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noun

Definition of ailsnext
plural of ail
as in ailments
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning half of the staff is out sick with the usual wintertime ails

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ail
as in bothers
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy parents who were at a loss to explain what was ailing their normally vivacious daughter

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  1. ailments
  2. diseases
  3. ills
  4. illnesses
  5. fevers
  6. haunts
Noun
  • The family believed her mounting ailments overtook her.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Stomach pain or tummy troubles are among the most common ailments that affect children and adults alike.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of ailments
Noun
  • The ability to reprogram the stem cells of very old people is a 'game changer', said Perls, in reference to the scientific study of diseases of ageing.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The area has high levels of malnutrition and low vaccination coverage, leaving children vulnerable to a range of diseases, including malaria, pneumonia and measles, Tedros added.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of diseases
Noun
  • Let unfettered markets create more technology, because technology can fix all of society’s ills, if only the short-sighted would get out of its way.
    Brian Fung, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
  • With the help of her friends, Wendie discovers a supernatural creature is responsible for many of the village’s ills.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of ills
Noun
  • Ten of 12 initial samples from victims came back positive for malaria, suggesting that patients may have been suffering from multiple illnesses at once, Ghebreyesus said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There had been no illnesses, the agency stated Tuesday.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of illnesses
Noun
  • Multiple reports indicate that people with the disease are presenting with flu-like symptoms, including headaches, fevers, and breathing difficulties.
    Dave Wessner, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The illness often begins with mild symptoms, with fevers, chills, vomiting and headaches.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of fevers
Verb
  • That’s highly speculative but that possibility haunts the case — and at least offers some rational explanation of so much irrational behavior.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This crime also haunts the Boulder community, especially every officer and detective who’s ever been a part of this investigation.
    Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of haunts
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