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as in poorly
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
those coworkers who always seem to get sick immediately before or after long holiday weekends
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as in shocked
filled with disgust
it makes me sick to think of someone hurting a helpless animal
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as in tired
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
I'm sick of listening to this radio station
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as in corrupt
having or showing lowered moral character or standards
some people insisted that only a sick soul could write such books
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Recent Examples of sick
During the Friday, April 10 episode of her Unfiltered podcast with co-host James Maas, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 53, recalled getting sick recently after catching a cold from her son Jake, 18.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
People who enter the water in those areas could become sick.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Klassen, 24, was a last-minute rotation replacement when Ryan Johnson got sick.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
These patients are less likely to ask clarifying questions, more likely to misinterpret discharge instructions, and more likely to present later and sicker.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Apr. 2026
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
People who enter the water in those areas could become sick.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Klassen, 24, was a last-minute rotation replacement when Ryan Johnson got sick.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
These patients are less likely to ask clarifying questions, more likely to misinterpret discharge instructions, and more likely to present later and sicker.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sick
Adjective
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This fragmented model creates friction and quietly drains profitability through unbilled hours, margin erosion from poorly staffed projects and elevated turnover when top talent hits operational roadblocks.—
DJ Paoni,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For however poorly things are going — and the bad tone set by the starters has leaked into some defensive lapses and some pressing at the plate — the Padres got themselves into a really favorable position before this.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After one bite, Chris looked shocked.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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The shocked women find their voices and agree to his terms.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Trump’s attack on Leo coincided with the president posting an image appearing to depict him in the form of Jesus seemingly healing a very ill man with the power of his touch.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ian has sent them this man’s notes, which include a story Jane tells about how she and Fanny’s mother, Faith, was given to their grandmother, a lace-maker in Paris, by a strange, small man, who told her that this child’s mother was gravely ill and the father was in prison.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the operation grows across the city-wide black market, their ambitions clash with corrupt authorities, rival butchers and a shifting political landscape, pushing the family toward dangerous alliances and violent consequences.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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Then Joe Biden and his corrupt administration comes along and makes matters worse, allowing thousands of criminals to enter our country illegally, pillaging Americans while being pampered in luxury hotels on our dime.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The combination of a shaky bullpen and even worse infield defense harmed the Twins multiple times during the team’s current four-game losing streak.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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To be unreasonable is to be a bad survivalist.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soldier Boy looks a smidge less disgusted with his son after hearing that.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hubbard posted an image of herself with a disgusted look on her face from earlier in Season 10, while Dillard shared a photo of himself frowning, also from a scene in the show.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Esther said that Kim was upset about McCormick's bizarre behavior.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The demonstrations have been primarily instigated by farmers, agricultural contractors and road haulage operators, who are upset with the government’s response to the spike in fuel prices since the onset of the Iran war.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Sick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sick. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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