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an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a doctor known for successfully treating patients with chronic back ailments
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Recent Examples of ailment
Jail staff, the suit alleges, also ignored that Orso was wearing a portable EKG monitor prescribed by his cardiologist and suffered from several heart ailments at the time.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
But the truth is, the most common tomato plant ailments are relatively straightforward to manage.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
According to the 2nd century text, an unknown Roman senator who rose to the high rank of praetor once requested that Caligula grant him a leave of absence due to an undescribed ailment.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
New York state’s 2024 camp incident report also shows COVID-19, pink eye, coxsackie virus and gastroenteritis were common camp ailments.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
But the truth is, the most common tomato plant ailments are relatively straightforward to manage.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
According to the 2nd century text, an unknown Roman senator who rose to the high rank of praetor once requested that Caligula grant him a leave of absence due to an undescribed ailment.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
New York state’s 2024 camp incident report also shows COVID-19, pink eye, coxsackie virus and gastroenteritis were common camp ailments.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ailment
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Ten major warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, apathy, confusion about time or place, poor judgment, and difficulty with planning or organizing.—
Esther Heerema,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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In January 2020, Ozzy appeared on Good Morning America with his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne and their children, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, and revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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She's battled many illnesses, but her health is much better now, and the disease is undetectable.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall at this time, according to High Noon.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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Across Florida and throughout the United States, a dangerous narrative is gaining ground, one that paints immigrants as threats, strangers and scapegoats for every social and economic ill.—
Maria Revelles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Image That kind of thinking has placed Superflex among the innovative artists addressing the world’s ills today.—
Laura Rysman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The system adjusted automatically to changing weather conditions and energy prices—and cut both energy costs and carbon emissions by 15 to 20 percent.—
Gabriel René,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 July 2025
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Usually, people suffer flu-like symptoms, fever, headaches, muscle stiffness, sometimes confusion and/or seizures.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Most people who do develop symptoms have fever, headaches, stiff necks, joint pain, body aches, swollen lymph glands, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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The medical group provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, women’s and men’s health services and specialized programs for weight loss, as well as IV infusions for people needing nutrients, hydration or recovery from sickness and hangovers, its news release said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
17 July 2025
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“Ailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ailment. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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