Thesaurus results for MALADIES

maladies

noun

plural of malady

as in diseases

an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady

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Recent Examples of maladies Several cultures use the plant therapeutically to treat a variety of maladies, including dandruff, hair loss, stomachaches, and fever. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Over the decades the O’odham placed some barbed wire along the border to keep livestock from straying into the neighboring country, limiting the spread of maladies such as foot-and-mouth disease and hindering cattle thieves. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 Amodei, however, remained optimistic about AI's impact on humanity and its ability, for instance, to cure medical maladies. — Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 June 2026 Simmons also argued that medical tests would show that Chen’s maladies are not consistent with drinking Drano, but are more likely from acid reflux. — City News Service, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 Her friends would deal with maladies as diverse as pill addiction and demonic possession. — Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 One of the oddest maladies of our current TV era has been a desensitization to Nicole Kidman. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026 DeGrom a two-time Cy Young Award winner, also has had surgery on his ulnar nerve in his elbow and missed time due to forearm tightness, among other maladies. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 Musgrove’s history of performing well and working through maladies bolsters the Padres’ confidence. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for maladies

Noun

And other severe diseases caused by AGEs, like atherosclerosis, will have research priority over cosmetic applications.

— Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Again, this is not to minimize alcohol’s association with diseases such as cancer.

— Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of diseases

Noun

In addition to common ailments, travel insurance medical coverage typically includes injuries sustained from being an innocent bystander in civil unrest.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026
In another case, a California prison guard with spinal problems also claimed other ailments, including toenail fungus and eczema, as work-disabling conditions.

— Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

Definition of ailments

Noun

Although the first illnesses began in mid-May, the CDC didn’t notify the public or healthcare providers about the outbreak until July 14.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
While multiple cooling towers have tested positive for Legionella bacteria, investigators have not determined which, if any, are responsible for the illnesses.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Definition of illnesses

Noun

Blaming billionaire wealth-hoarding for America’s ills would poll very well among the nation’s anthropology departments.

— Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Last month, Kwon’s team, in collaboration with Seongju Kim at Hanbat National University, in Daejeon, South Korea, presented its solution to HBM’s future ills.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

Definition of ills

Noun

And while children, the elderly and those with certain sicknesses or medications are most susceptible to heat illness – these temperatures affect everyone.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
At the end of the day, both doctors agree that hotel stays shouldn’t deter people from traveling altogether, since there are always ways to proactively minimize exposure and subsequent sicknesses.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026