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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
Two Science-Backed Supplements for Immune Health The goal of using immune-boosting supplements is to strengthen your body’s ability to fight off an infection rather than avoid sickness altogether.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The symptom of Marga’s emotional sickness is alcohol, but Blanca’s is Marga herself.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Leisure sickness may happen because of pre-vacation stress and changes to your routine.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
From McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger outbreak last month to a current recall of organic carrots sold at grocery stores across the country, E. coli outbreaks are making headlines — and prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The symptom of Marga’s emotional sickness is alcohol, but Blanca’s is Marga herself.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Leisure sickness may happen because of pre-vacation stress and changes to your routine.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
From McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger outbreak last month to a current recall of organic carrots sold at grocery stores across the country, E. coli outbreaks are making headlines — and prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sickness
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Smith’s mother grew up in gloomy circumstances, depressed by death and illness.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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The 13-category scale is based on the percentage of doctor's visits that were for influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in the previous week.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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The real Dylan would often visit and play songs for Guthrie at Greystone, who was suffering from Huntington’s disease, and Seeger did become a quick supporter of Dylan.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Experts said that the two studies, published in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, show that the public has little knowledge about an exceedingly common disease.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Steering clear of certain foods known to trigger nausea.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, or fainting are common symptoms.Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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About 50% of colonies and millions of bees die each year from a variety of ailments, devastating numbers for beekeepers.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Pentagon is using the funding to study arthritis, cancer and chronic fatigue — all ailments that affect women in the military.Eva Pound, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, even those who have suffered the ills of phylloxera remain proponents of francs de pied.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
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At some point, Mangione became focused on the ills of the healthcare industry — a theme that has resonated with many following the saga across the nation.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include fever, muscle pain, diarrhea, vomiting and, in severe cases, death caused by extreme blood loss.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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With its kinetic performances and genre-pushing structure, Novi’s 75-minute thrill ride lands like a high-stakes fever dream.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickness. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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