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as in illness
the condition of not being in good health
she was plagued by sickness most of her adult life
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant or animal's normal bodily functioning
a sickness that resulted in the death of millions of the nation's elm trees
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as in nausea
a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting
the sickness that many women feel during the early months of a pregnancy
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Recent Examples of sickness
The crew also supported a variety of scientific experiments, including a study on the social behavior of ants without gravity, how metal alloys form in microgravity, and even a study on space sickness.
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Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Foodborne sickness prevention and treatment is uneven globally, and low- and middle-income countries are especially at risk for deaths and severe infections, Jean said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
A lot of the book is conversation, much of it about the social sickness that Lawrence was obsessed with—passages not exactly conducive to arousal.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Champion Foods says no reports of injuries or sickness related to these products have been made.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Foodborne sickness prevention and treatment is uneven globally, and low- and middle-income countries are especially at risk for deaths and severe infections, Jean said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
A lot of the book is conversation, much of it about the social sickness that Lawrence was obsessed with—passages not exactly conducive to arousal.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Champion Foods says no reports of injuries or sickness related to these products have been made.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sickness
Noun
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Symptoms include a rash, which can appear three to five days after onset of illness, cough, runny nose and red and watery eyes, as well as a fever that can be higher than 101 degrees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Peterson missed 11 games in 2026-27 because of illness or cramping and asked out of several other contests.—
Gary Bedore
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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An investigation revealed that the horse was suffering from multiple diseases and was a decade older than his driver had initially reported, according to the organization.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Those who have been vaccinated or previously had measles are likely protected against the disease.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Some symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning include drowsiness, agitation, fast heart rate, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm and loss of consciousness.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Symptoms include muscle cramps, extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration.—
Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Now, leading medical organizations like the World Health Organization recognize obesity as a chronic medical condition that can drive numerous other health ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and potentially even cancer.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Before going down with the season-ending ailment, Thornton had unseated Chau Smith-Wade as the team’s starting nickel corner prior to the Week 11 win over Atlanta.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Ultimately, a ballot initiative won’t cure the ills that plague healthcare in the United States, said the Lown Institute’s Saini.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Many Barcelona residents feel the Sagrada Familia's fame has driven some of overtourism's worst ills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Symptoms include a rash, which can appear three to five days after onset of illness, cough, runny nose and red and watery eyes, as well as a fever that can be higher than 101 degrees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Specialized unit built for tight spaces As summer temperatures rise and futbol fever spreads, the department's new bike EMS team is positioned to ease concerns during emergencies.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickness. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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