as in to get
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
I hope that you're not coming down with a cold
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EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Symptoms of the disease, which can take up to 14 days after exposure to show up, include: Cough Fever Headaches Muscle aches Shortness of breath The disease can be treated with antibiotics, and most healthy people who get infected usually get better, but complications are possible.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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As a result, the show launched with little fanfare and caught the media completely off guard.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Despite rain and gray skies, fans still turned out to catch a glimpse of the team ahead of the 2025 season.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Learn to contract, release, and meet with a pelvic floor therapist for more assistance if needed.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Rather than spreading from one person to another, it is contracted by inhaling mist that contains Legionella bacteria.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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“Come down (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20down%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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