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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
The freezing of those funds – equivalent to around 10% of the country’s national output – has deepened Hungary’s economic malaise.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Even with all of that being the case, there have been a handful of Red Sox players who have come out of the gate hot, along with several whose struggles have played a big role in the team’s malaise.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The Yankees are in the midst of an offensive malaise, collecting just two hits and 20 strikeouts in their last 17 innings.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Blown out, extravagant, dripping with ferocious malaise and desperation, but precisely arranged for the maximum possible emotional effect.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Even with all of that being the case, there have been a handful of Red Sox players who have come out of the gate hot, along with several whose struggles have played a big role in the team’s malaise.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The Yankees are in the midst of an offensive malaise, collecting just two hits and 20 strikeouts in their last 17 innings.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Blown out, extravagant, dripping with ferocious malaise and desperation, but precisely arranged for the maximum possible emotional effect.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malaise
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This series, based on a true story, explores the life of Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams), a woman living with terminal cancer who navigates her illness and childhood trauma, blending comedy and profound honesty in a way that challenges traditional narratives around death and sexuality.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The audio documentary captures the struggles of LGBTQ Christians navigating illness and death amid rejection from both their faith and the gay rights movement.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gábor Polyák, a professor of media law at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, said many in the capital were hearing stories of elderly people in small villages who, since Magyar’s victory, were living in fear.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Among the victims were two boys, ages 12 and 14, whose deaths have rattled their community in Northeast Washington and prompted broader fears about an uptick in gun violence that typically unfolds in warmer weather.—
Marissa J. Lang,
Washington Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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After all, inflammation is a major driver of not only gum disease but also the chronic conditions listed above.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2026
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Those who have adopted its use for shopping are driven primarily by convenience and efficiency, but many are constrained by concerns around trust and authenticity.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Scott’s fellow Democrats ousted him from his post as ranking minority member on the Agriculture Committee in 2024 amid concerns about his age and health.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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One of the bills would create a pilot program for psychedelic or psilocybin mushrooms to be used in medicine for the treatment of mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and severe depression.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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His health had been in decline for years due to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mergen said recruitment to the DOJ had become harder over his decades there, as government shutdowns created anxiety about working at the department, and as nonprofits became more competitive in their salaries.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Where academic pressures run high, so does the money and the parental anxiety.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Manager Craig Stammen said Pivetta was affected by both elbow stiffness and sickness, and that the pitcher’s feedback Monday will determine if an MRI exam is needed.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, choking, especially on food, coins, and toys, is a top cause of sickness and death in children, particularly in kids 3 and younger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Brown was ruled out with Achilles tendonitis, the same ailment that sidelined him for wins over Atlanta and Charlotte late last month.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Autoimmune diseases—a broad and complex category of ailments including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes—have long puzzled researchers.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Malaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malaise. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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