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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
suffered from a mysterious illness that left her weak and tired all the time
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as in sickness
the condition of not being in good health
prone to illness as a child, he was sent to a western ranch with the expectation that it would toughen him up
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Recent Examples of illness
Josh Green left Wednesday night’s game with left shoulder soreness and didn’t return, adding to an injury list that included Nick Smith Jr. (left ankle), Taj Gibson (illness), Tre Mann (disc), Brandon Miller, Grant Williams (ACL) and Ball.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Bobby Sherman’s wife says the teen idol’s body is ‘shutting down’ due to terminal illness.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
As doctors struggle to determine the cause of her illness and contain its spread, a global pandemic erupts.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Broad cuts were enacted at CDC divisions working on chronic illness, workplace health and safety, HIV, injury prevention, reproductive health, smoking and violence prevention.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Bobby Sherman’s wife says the teen idol’s body is ‘shutting down’ due to terminal illness.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
As doctors struggle to determine the cause of her illness and contain its spread, a global pandemic erupts.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Broad cuts were enacted at CDC divisions working on chronic illness, workplace health and safety, HIV, injury prevention, reproductive health, smoking and violence prevention.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illness
Noun
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Millions of Americans depend on our nation's research institutions for treatments and cures to the diseases that devastate families every day.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Modern hybrids feature the best of both worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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What Science Says Taking immune-boosting supplements is touted as a way to strengthen one's body’s ability to fight off an infection rather than avoid sickness altogether.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Ed has been called to be the United States Attorney for Washington, DC, perhaps the most powerful prosecutor in the country, with the ability to shape the application of justice in our Nation’s Capital, routing out the sickness and corruption and bringing hope nee hope to America.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Supports the immune system and may help prevent seasonal ailments such as colds and flu.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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James averaged 25 points (51.7% shooting from the field, 38.4% from 3-point range), 8.5 assists and 8.2 rebounds while playing in 58 of the Lakers’ first 62 games before missing time because of the groin ailment.—
Khobi Price,
Orange County Register,
23 Mar. 2025
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Untangling the knot of pollution in these places is slow work, in part because federal laws don’t adequately address overlapping environmental ills: The Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act regulate only one form and one source of pollution at a time.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s actions have been cheered by many conservatives, who have long accused the federal government of being a breeding ground of sloth and incompetence, where the nation’s ills originate.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
24 Feb. 2025
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Prenuptial Pancreatitis The day before the wedding, the bride-to-be has a fever, jaundice of the eyes, and is diaphoretic — that is, sweating profuseful.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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How symptoms of measles compare in children and adults According to the CDC, measles symptoms appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Illness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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