under the weather

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Recent Examples of under the weather To Vitello, the outing was all the more impressive given that Webb was under the weather. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 Ball Arena later confirmed the concert had been canceled because Moroney was feeling under the weather. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Sears, who was under the weather Monday, ended the inning with a groundout and a strikeout. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 If any member of the family is starting to feel under the weather, whip up a bowl of comforting chicken soup with lemons and carrots to help everyone stay healthy for the rest of the week. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the weather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for under the weather
under the influence
Phrase
  • Two of the bills Newsom signed, Assembly bills 1546 and 1687, strengthen penalties against people who repeatedly drive while under the influence.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities said Adrian Tiscareno was under the influence of drugs and alcohol and had been driving at over 100 mph in the moments before the crash.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Under the weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under%20the%20weather. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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