SICKENS (WITH) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

sickens (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of sicken (with)

as in comes 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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Jessica Barden has a ball playing a mercurial, theatrical Nance who gets nauseous at the sight of her peas touching her carrots touching her mashed potatoes.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
The rule gives immigration officers wider discretion when deciding who gets a green card or certain visas.

— Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gets

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Cameron Roberts catches the ball at the 13 yard line and the Mainland defender is flagged for a late hit.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
The shoes are a pointed-toe stiletto featuring pearl accents all throughout the uppers, creating a unique textural finish that catches the light.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of catches

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Homer Glen contracts with the Will County sheriff for its police services.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
While the city contracts its permitting services to FilmLA, Kang is currently the only local official tasked with coordinating between FilmLA, the city, and the dozens of other regional jurisdictions in the area.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

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