as in sick
affected with nausea the fumes from the freshly applied paint made her feel sickish

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  • The Star began writing about the concerns at Warren Hills in March, detailing how for years that teachers, staff and parents have been worried that something at the school may be making teachers and staff sick.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Although Hahne's daughter lived close enough to remain at home, Hahne made connections with families staying in the Ronald McDonald House while their sick children received care from Children's Hospital.
    Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • Around the same time, in early 2017, two Canadian diplomats posted in Cuba had similar symptoms, suddenly feeling extremely nauseous and disoriented, with headaches and ear pain, the two told the Herald.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The nutrition classes are specifically designed for patients, and cover topics like how to nourish yourself when your nauseous from chemotherapy.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Sickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickish. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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