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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
This is a dark comedy thriller about a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise that leads to one of them ending up dead.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
For investors this has been especially frustrating since, unlike in previous downturns, there has no obvious explanation for the market malaise.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The high standard Riley set is why the franchise’s current malaise is overdressed with angst.
—Greg Cote
february 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
At best, The Loneliest Man in Town creates a unique vibe that’s partly steeped in such memories and partly filled with contemporary malaise, although the film never feels overtly bleak and ultimately holds out hope for Cook’s future.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
For investors this has been especially frustrating since, unlike in previous downturns, there has no obvious explanation for the market malaise.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The high standard Riley set is why the franchise’s current malaise is overdressed with angst.
—Greg Cote
february 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
At best, The Loneliest Man in Town creates a unique vibe that’s partly steeped in such memories and partly filled with contemporary malaise, although the film never feels overtly bleak and ultimately holds out hope for Cook’s future.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malaise
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After falling behind early in camp due to an illness, Sheehan made his first appearance in the Cactus League Wednesday against Team Mexico.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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When faced with a patient suffering from an illness, many nurses err on the side of prescribing something.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Israeli strikes on Iranian oil fields and Iranian drone attacks elsewhere have forced production to slow or halt, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed over fear of vessels being targeted by Tehran.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Traders amped up bets on European Central Bank and Bank of England interest-rate hikes after soaring energy prices fueled fears inflation will surge.—
James Hirai,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Detainees have described a camp where an average of about 3,000 people per day live in loud and unsanitary quarters, diseases spread easily and sleep is a luxury.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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That same month, Stewart, who had dedicated his career to ticks and Lyme disease as a federal scientist, retired early.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Activists have not communicated with police or city officials about the sirens, raising some concerns about how the devices are being used, how to inform residents about what the sounds from the sirens mean, and the possibility that the noise could become a nuisance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The New York investigation comes less than a week after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services halted Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud concerns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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But for individuals experiencing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, that validation may amplify paranoia, grandiosity, or self-destructive thinking.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The complaint states Geter Pinder suffers from severe emotional distress, anxiety, paranoia about her safety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other ailments.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Still, the broader bond rout reflects anxiety about the global economy after crude oil surged toward $120 a barrel, up almost 80% since the Iran war began and disrupted shipments from the Middle East.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Studies have shown a correlation between heavy digital dependence and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and stress.—
Karen Garcia,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Usually, such situations are due to some sort of island sickness or reward feast over-indulgence after weeks of not eating normal food.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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The goal is finding a new way to treat addictions, which are a leading cause of sickness and death around the world.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The complaint states Geter Pinder suffers from severe emotional distress, anxiety, paranoia about her safety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other ailments.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The complaint states Geter Pinder suffers from severe emotional distress, anxiety, paranoia about her safety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.—
Abby Dodge,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Malaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malaise. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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