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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There are many factors that determine if someone gets listeriosis—a listeria infection.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025 -
And once even a little gets inside, the damage can be extensive, as Antinelli, co-founder of Brizaga, a Fort Lauderdale firm specializing in flooding solutions and climate resilience, knows all too well.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
25 Sep. 2025
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The 33-yard grab against the Giants is one of the most difficult catches a Chiefs receiver has made in almost a year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Their limited time together is so important that Ryan throws caution to the wind and contracts chicken pox from an ill Phoebe.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jancyn is a 45-year-old mystery shopping company that contracts with property managers, retailers, restaurants, financial services concerns and a wide array of other companies to evaluate and improve customer experience.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Sickens (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickens%20%28with%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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