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Recent Examples of diseased
Several theories were investigated, including arsenic, diseased poultry, and spoiled chicken salad, but the exact cause was never determined.
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Steve Wiser, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 May 2025
The only curative treatment is to remove the diseased part of the colon—ideally in a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, performed with surgical tools and a thin camera inserted through small incisions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2025
Wood chips can be used as mulch for flower beds, but make sure to dispose of any debris from diseased trees rather than mulching to avoid spreading diseases around your property.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
These scenes render heterosexual desire as a shallow, diseased endeavor.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 June 2025
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Steve Wiser, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 May 2025
The only curative treatment is to remove the diseased part of the colon—ideally in a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, performed with surgical tools and a thin camera inserted through small incisions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2025
Wood chips can be used as mulch for flower beds, but make sure to dispose of any debris from diseased trees rather than mulching to avoid spreading diseases around your property.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
These scenes render heterosexual desire as a shallow, diseased endeavor.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diseased
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Colonel McCall ruled that a fifth defendant, Ramzi bin al-Shibh, was mentally unfit to face trial, and severed him from the case.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The station said years later, federal prosecutors tried to refute her claims of being medically unfit, arguing a surveillance video showed Austin walking in and out of a salon without help.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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With Ted gone, an incapacitated Joe is appointed as mayor.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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For mentally incapacitated adult patients, their partners can take part in the decisions as guardians.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Unfortunately, no, and that option might actually not be so good — at least for the ailing global climate.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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The $8 billion deal will put another family at the helm of the ailing Paramount Pictures and streaming service Paramount+; only in this case, the dynasty is led by tech giant and Oracle founder Larry Ellison.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Young people are also concerned about alcohol’s health risks: 52% believe that moderate drinking is unhealthy, up from 34% five years ago.—
Lipi Roy,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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If an area has less than five miles of visibility, the smoke has reached unhealthy levels and people should remain indoors, officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
4 Aug. 2025
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Not every mosquito carries West Nile virus, and not everyone who contracts the virus will get sick.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
28 July 2025
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Cena took the opportunity to chug water to avoid getting sick.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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Earlier this month, Minnesota Democratic Senator Tina Smith was hospitalized after feeling unwell and being evaluated by a Capitol physician, her office said.—
Sonam Sheth
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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She had been given the day off from school due to feeling unwell and from lack of sleep from the air raid sirens that had gone off earlier that night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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In August 1973, her mother fell ill with an infectious disease and, fearing for her newborn’s safety, temporarily entrusted her to social services.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Trapped in Group Homes South Carolina’s mentally ill population is grappling with similar challenges.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
31 July 2025
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The chances are solid that some portion of the time, the AI will be emitting remarks and instructions that are unsound.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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But don’t get too attached to any of these morally unsound characters, since all are mere bait for this killer.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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“Diseased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diseased. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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