sicken (with)

Definition of sicken (with)next
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
  • One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
    Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Maxxine battled back, but Raquel caught a spinning kick attempt and stuck Maxxine with a Tejana Bomb for the win.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Officers were stationed at exit routes, aimed at catching the participants.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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  • To lessen your chances of contracting the parasite, avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the MCHD warns.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Lineage also has contracted with Orkin and Signal Restoration Services to try to keep pests from being drawn to the spoiling food.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
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“Sicken (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sicken%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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