SICKENING (WITH) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

sickening (with)

verb

Definition of sickening (with)

present participle of sicken (with)

as in coming 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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Spirit’s efforts to sell tranches of data to Google for $10 million hit several speed bumps after getting public attention in August.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Eaton, in conjunction with developer Sue Powers’ Urban Ventures, plans to renovate the building and reduce its unit count from 62 to 50, with each unit getting its own bathroom for the first time.

— Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

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The Braves scored the next three touchdowns for a 21-7 halftime lead, with Maliq Allen getting a one-yard touchdown run, DJ Tubbs catching a six-yard touchdown pass, and Moaalii making a 21-yard touchdown catch.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Other days included yoga and stretching, catching hundreds of balls on the Jugs machine or recovering at Kollective, a social performance club in Austin.

— Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

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Nelson authored Assembly Bill 2019, carried by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, which established a state goal of awarding at least 25% of procurement and contracting opportunities to small businesses and microbusinesses.

— Nicole Buss October 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
At least 50 health workers have died after contracting the virus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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