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as in illness
the condition of not being in good health
Her symptoms included fatigue and general malaise.
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as in fear
a general feeling that things are bad or wrong
They blame our modern malaise on overuse of technology.
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Recent Examples of malaise
That means that in his last 19 games, the former boss actually recorded eight fewer points than Thiago Motta has managed in this first 19, all while working to undo the malaise that had set in under his predecessor.
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Adam Digby, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
General symptoms include chills, headache, malaise, fatigue, anorexia, myalgia, chest discomfort, cough, severe sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, according to Ruderfer.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
In areas at extreme fire risk, from the Santa Cruz Mountains to rural corners of Northern California, fewer buyers could mean falling home prices, straining local tax bases and stunting efforts to emerge from the state’s lingering post-pandemic economic malaise.
—Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Democratic candidates have traditionally won both districts easily, but some in the party had worried that a post-election malaise could jeopardize one or both of the seats.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adam Digby, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
General symptoms include chills, headache, malaise, fatigue, anorexia, myalgia, chest discomfort, cough, severe sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, according to Ruderfer.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
In areas at extreme fire risk, from the Santa Cruz Mountains to rural corners of Northern California, fewer buyers could mean falling home prices, straining local tax bases and stunting efforts to emerge from the state’s lingering post-pandemic economic malaise.
—Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Democratic candidates have traditionally won both districts easily, but some in the party had worried that a post-election malaise could jeopardize one or both of the seats.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malaise
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Young kids with long COVID more likely to have headaches while teens struggle with fatigue: Study Long COVID most often occurs in people who had severe illness, but anyone can develop the condition, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Missing doctor appointments, forgetting to take medications, and struggling to navigate the health-care system can make existing illnesses worse.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Such cars, known as EREVs, are popular in China, the world’s biggest electric car market, and promise to eliminate range anxiety for EV owners, or the fear that one will get stranded when the battery dies.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2025
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The fear of the image is something stronger than your own anxiousness.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
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If the situation worsens, companies may have to source oranges from countries even farther abroad, such as Spain, Italy, Turkey, and India, where the disease is less pronounced.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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The research revealed not only how this system is altered by the disease, but also found distinctive breathing patterns in affected individuals.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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The concern over the movement to Europe is palpable.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Yet throughout the week, designers demonstrated their ability to engage with a larger societal landscape; by addressing concerns about inclusivity, protection and freedom, the Fall-Winter 2025 season provided a stage to escape as well as ideas to navigate the current climate.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Aphasia, a condition affecting language and communication abilities, and frontotemporal dementia, a progressive disorder impacting behavior and cognitive functions, have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy's life.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Longevity: Adults diagnosed with A.D.H.D., on average, die earlier than people without the disorder, a British study found.—
Jonathan Wolfe,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Participating in rituals and routine has been shown to provide solace against anxiety and grief.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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The students who had higher anxiety tended to be those who treated their pets more like friends or family.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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There have been some reports that this year’s flu vaccine might be less effective than in previous years, which could explain the apparent high levels of sickness that are currently around.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2025
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In season one, Petey starts showing signs of reintegration sickness in the second half of episode two and continues to do so throughout episode three.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Levy provided no details about the nature of the mayor’s ailments.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Here are 5 things to know At the same time, BMI alone has long been known to be a major risk factor for the development of serious chronic ailments.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Malaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malaise. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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