SICKEN (WITH) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

sicken (with)

verb

Definition of 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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Loukeman, who mixed the record and nabs a couple co-production credits, proves a real asset to getting this across.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
But only one got a victory parade on Wednesday — and a quintessentially Bay Area one at that.

— Lauren Segal, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of get

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Political reporters could sleep late, have a long lunch, even catch a movie.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
ThreadNanny Oven Liners provide a barrier between the oven bottom and potential splatter, catching debris before reaching the oven floor.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of catch

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The firm subsequently contracted with Raki McGregor’s company, Qonnect, under an agreement calling for $30,000 in monthly payments.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Proposal 2 streamlines contracting with the city so that a hot dog cart and a multibillion-dollar conglomerate don’t both have to fill out the same paperwork.

— Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

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