sicken (with)

as in to come down (with)
to become affected with (a disease or disorder) a number of the passengers on the cruise ship had sickened with food poisoning

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Verb
  • The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
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  • The outsoles are made with reliable rubber treads to provide vital traction on slick city streets and beyond, and the sleek leather exteriors will remain in pristine shape even if you get caught in an unexpected rainstorm.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
  • The goal of catching medical issues early is part of the clinic’s founding ethos.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
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  • Cats and other animals can contract the plague through eating rodents or through the bite of fleas.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
  • Jimmy Kimmel, who signed a new deal in 2022, is contracted through to the end of the 2025-26 broadcast season.
    Peter White, Deadline, 18 July 2025
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“Sicken (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sicken%20%28with%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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