sickening (with)

verb

Definition of sickening (with)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sickening (with)
  1. getting
  2. catching
  3. contracting
Verb
  • But heading into his final year, Madsen has been working on becoming more adept at getting the ball down the field.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
  • Strickland said even getting equipment on the road during construction can be difficult for farmers.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Definition of getting
Verb
  • According to the American Cancer Society, catching cancer from another person is essentially impossible.
    — Dr. Yonathan Daniel, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • There are countless things to do in the game, from catching Pals to breeding them to building elaborate bases to exploring the world.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of catching
Verb
  • Eating raw eggs increases the risk of contracting Salmonella, a harmful bacterium that causes food poisoning.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026
  • Two had suppressed immune systems before contracting the disease.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of contracting
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“Sickening (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickening%20%28with%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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