as in disease
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 malady
In Sweden, since the early 2000s, a strange malady has arisen among large numbers of refugee children whose families have received a negative decision from the Migration Board.
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Laurie Sheck
july 2, Literary Hub, 2 July 2025
The family of Adriana Smith told Atlanta’s WXIA that the former nurse, who’s been on life support since suffering a malady linked to blood clots in her brain, delivered the child by emergency C-section at 4:41 a.m. Friday at Emory Memorial Hospital.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
When tested, the technology proved to be over 91% accurate at identifying heart maladies such as atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and heart failure.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s another, similar malady sweeping across North America this summer.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Laurie Sheck
july 2, Literary Hub, 2 July 2025
The family of Adriana Smith told Atlanta’s WXIA that the former nurse, who’s been on life support since suffering a malady linked to blood clots in her brain, delivered the child by emergency C-section at 4:41 a.m. Friday at Emory Memorial Hospital.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
When tested, the technology proved to be over 91% accurate at identifying heart maladies such as atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and heart failure.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s another, similar malady sweeping across North America this summer.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malady
Noun
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This greater understanding is now being explored as potential preventions or therapies for a wide range of diseases, from H5N1 bird flu and HIV to cancer.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Myths, folk tales, and negative media coverage mean people often link these flying mammals to vampires or blame them for disease outbreaks.—
Anna Tunkova,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Emergency room doctors see the worst-case scenarios, the weird fluke accidents, the mysterious ailments and miraculous recoveries.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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His ailment isn’t known. — Edge rusher Mo Kamara, who left Friday’s practice, returned.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most people infected with West Nile do not feel sick, the CDC says, though about 1 in 5 people develop a fever and other flu-like symptoms and 1 in about 150 people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wide receiver Jalen Coker (illness) stayed at the team hotel instead of attending the joint practice.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Copper Boyz know all too well about the ills that plague the city.—
Dominick Williams
August 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Aug. 2025
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Despite his humane pose, Gunn has found a way to revive America’s social ills.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 July 2025
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Be alert for fever, headache and fatigue, which could signal infection.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Wills, who was previously able to move with the assistance of a mobility device, to participate in physical therapy and eat meals normally, soon developed a fever, pain and had difficulty speaking, according to the suit.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Malady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malady. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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