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as in poorly
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
those coworkers who always seem to get sick immediately before or after long holiday weekends
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as in shocked
filled with disgust
it makes me sick to think of someone hurting a helpless animal
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as in tired
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
I'm sick of listening to this radio station
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as in corrupt
having or showing lowered moral character or standards
some people insisted that only a sick soul could write such books
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Recent Examples of sick
There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
When to Call a Professional Involve a wildlife professional if the babies appear sick, injured, orphaned, or are creating a safety concern on the property, says Rakestraw.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state’s first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
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Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state's first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
When to Call a Professional Involve a wildlife professional if the babies appear sick, injured, orphaned, or are creating a safety concern on the property, says Rakestraw.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state’s first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
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Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state's first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sick
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This fragmented model creates friction and quietly drains profitability through unbilled hours, margin erosion from poorly staffed projects and elevated turnover when top talent hits operational roadblocks.
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For however poorly things are going — and the bad tone set by the starters has leaked into some defensive lapses and some pressing at the plate — the Padres got themselves into a really favorable position before this.
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Pochettino says while making a shocked face.
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Her mom was incredibly proud — and a bit shocked — that a Black man had been elected president.
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Her grandfather was mentally ill, an alcoholic; her grandmother attempted suicide multiple times in a nearby river.
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Some days are spent inside an Ebola Treatment Unit caring for patients who are frightened, isolated, and desperately ill.
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Hollywood Plot Lines and Reality These are the tired questions every UFO skeptic asks.
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If your complexion tends to look flat or tired by midday, this powder can help bring back some radiance.
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In reality, leaders on both sides are corrupt and always on the edge of disaster.
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My career actually focuses on bonding and preventing taxpayers from being on the hook for the failures of bankrupt and corrupt companies.
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That if you were deemed, as an enslaved person, if you were deemed troublesome or in some way unwanted, you would literally be sold down the river from the more northern states to the deeper south where you would potentially be treated even worse.
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Offer Real Value, Not Leftovers Most product bundles fail not because the idea is bad but because the execution misses what consumers actually want.
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Davis becomes disgusted by Bill’s nonchalance and dismissiveness.
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Your leader is disgusted in all of you’.
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Play was held up after some upset fans threw things onto the field after the controversial offside call.
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Usually, when the USMNT enters the knockout stage in the World Cup, they’re considered the underdogs, hoping to be scrappy to force an upset.
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“Sick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sick. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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