as in diseases
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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Recent Examples of illnesses
Children suffering from malnutrition can be more susceptible to contracting other illnesses, and children with preexisting conditions can be more vulnerable to becoming malnourished, experts say.
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Pablo Robles, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Childhood illnesses had severely weakened her own heart.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
Physical and psychological illnesses including depression, anxiety, fatigue and oral health issues were also tied to later eating.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Sierra Space is exploring how to design spacecraft for people who would never have been selected as astronauts in the past, including those with chronic illnesses or sensory impairments.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Why did researchers test this nasal spray to prevent respiratory illnesses?
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
As a result, experts are becoming increasingly concerned about a potential surge in diseases that vaccines typically protect children, teens, and adults against, possibly also leading to a rise in fatalities from these illnesses.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Stifling heat caused illnesses The women contend that the commission did nothing from 2021 through 2024 to alleviate the dangerous conditions.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Pablo Robles, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Childhood illnesses had severely weakened her own heart.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
Physical and psychological illnesses including depression, anxiety, fatigue and oral health issues were also tied to later eating.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Sierra Space is exploring how to design spacecraft for people who would never have been selected as astronauts in the past, including those with chronic illnesses or sensory impairments.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Why did researchers test this nasal spray to prevent respiratory illnesses?
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
As a result, experts are becoming increasingly concerned about a potential surge in diseases that vaccines typically protect children, teens, and adults against, possibly also leading to a rise in fatalities from these illnesses.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Stifling heat caused illnesses The women contend that the commission did nothing from 2021 through 2024 to alleviate the dangerous conditions.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illnesses
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In the current era, the government health system might need to rely more on private health care facilities, especially to help tackle other surging diseases like malaria, already rising in Southern Africa.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Public health experts have widely credited the shots protecting against MMRV, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 for lowering the prevalence of diseases, but several ACIP members cast doubt over the safety and efficacy of the vaccines this week.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition, wide receiver Jauan Jennings didn't practice on Friday for the third day in a row, and he's listed as questionable because of ankle and shoulder ailments.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Urban streams, even once restored, suffer a number of ailments intrinsic to their circumstances and surroundings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Pathogens in human poop can remain active for a long time – over a year in outdoor environments – meaning that waste left behind today can cause severe gastrointestinal disease and other sicknesses for future visitors.—
B. Derrick Taff,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Held at the Abrons Arts Center, a core program within the Henry Street Settlement, Bittar created his vision of a Nineties-era beauty pageant in a commentary reflecting current-day societal ills, primarily aimed at the LGBTQ community, notably trans women and women in general.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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One dares to hope that Hollywood, for all its current ills, may finally be turning a corner, reverting back to when new ideas were held at a premium.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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In deer, the disease can cause fevers and swelling of the head and neck, sending infected deer to water sources.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both infections and uncontrolled fevers during pregnancy have been linked to higher rates of autism.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike conventional nylon, these fibers are biodegradable under certain conditions, yet remain durable, silky-soft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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By carefully adjusting the conditions of its trap and then releasing it briefly, the researchers could measure its velocity distribution.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Illnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illnesses. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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