1
as in illness
the condition of not being in good health
Her symptoms included fatigue and general malaise.
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as in fear
a general feeling that things are bad or wrong
They blame our modern malaise on overuse of technology.
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Recent Examples of malaise
Even so, some observers have warned that the new round of Trump tariffs could seed a similar round of global economic malaise.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Western malaise isn’t the prerogative of only the young.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Despite the market malaise in 2024, Abask managed to pull off a stellar year, said Nicolas Pickaerts, cofounder of Abask, with revenue tripling compared to 2023.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Children often first show signs of malaise and a fever, followed later by reddish, irritated eyes, a cough and a stuffy nose as the mucus membranes and nasal passages become inflamed.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Western malaise isn’t the prerogative of only the young.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Despite the market malaise in 2024, Abask managed to pull off a stellar year, said Nicolas Pickaerts, cofounder of Abask, with revenue tripling compared to 2023.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Children often first show signs of malaise and a fever, followed later by reddish, irritated eyes, a cough and a stuffy nose as the mucus membranes and nasal passages become inflamed.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malaise
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Pet owners should watch for signs of illness and consult a veterinarian with concerns, according to Douglas County health officials.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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The couple uses and advocates for in vitro fertilization and claims the embryos of their four children were screened for illnesses, mental health issues and potential intelligence.—
Lisa Hagen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Harassment, fear alter campus life As prestigious universities like Harvard became a focal point of outside scrutiny last year, external harassment had devastating effects on students, the report says.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Many in the scientific community have begun to talk about how to move forward, but fears remain that the Trump administration will proceed with its own report, assigning authors that represent alternative viewpoints on climate change.—
Tracy J. Wholf,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pakistan is writing a new story of hope in which every child can survive and thrive and communities are protected from this preventable disease.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The arrests came after town halls across the country have become heated, as constituents from both parties expressed concern over President Donald Trump's swift and far-reaching staffing cuts.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many of our national parks will have special Earth Day demonstrations of earth science or discussions of the latest environmental concerns.—
Food Drink Life,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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People with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder have problems with the inner ear or the nerve that sends the signal to the brain.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
20 Apr. 2025
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Four years ago, she was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a genetic disorder that causes central vision loss.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hiking in nature has also been shown to reduce anxiety and depression.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Trump's remarks came as he's started to soften his tone with China regarding tariffs, which have rattled the global markets and stoked anxieties about the economy.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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But that drop is just one indication of serious financial sickness at the EV maker, problems brought on by falling sales for the first time in its history and falling prices for electric vehicles.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Among them are loss, sickness and the perception of being a burden to others.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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That October, Néstor died of a heart ailment, and the next month Bergoglio was called to testify in front of a panel of judges about the abduction, more than thirty years earlier, of the Jesuit priests.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Summary Celery has been used throughout history as a folk medicine to relieve many ailments.—
Hannah Coakley, MSPH, RDN,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Malaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malaise. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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