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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Pickens also got into arguments with fans in the stands.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025 -
Ava rises at dawn to get a makeover at the mall to prepare to see her gorgeous, successful ex-girlfriend.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The metallic threading catches light in ways that basic prints could only dream about.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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An economic report released last week indicated that U.S. GDP contracted at an annual rate of 0.3% during the first quarter.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Being around more gorillas likely increases an individual’s risk of contracting a contagious disease.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 May 2025
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“Sicken (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sicken%20%28with%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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