1
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
To help get over her malaise, Emond tried running and meditation, as does Adam in her film, but without success.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Once doctors reviewed the family’s travel history, treatment was quickly shifted to address concerns of histoplasmosis, which the CDC explains can cause cause flu-like symptoms including fever and chills, malaise, cough, headache, chest pain and body aches.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 23 May 2025
Tariffs and geopolitical malaise were no match for NYCxDesign that unfolded May 15 to 21.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
And while many are familiar with the common symptoms of postpartum depression—while many are familiar with the persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and general malaise—my experience with postpartum depression was a little different.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Once doctors reviewed the family’s travel history, treatment was quickly shifted to address concerns of histoplasmosis, which the CDC explains can cause cause flu-like symptoms including fever and chills, malaise, cough, headache, chest pain and body aches.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 23 May 2025
Tariffs and geopolitical malaise were no match for NYCxDesign that unfolded May 15 to 21.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
And while many are familiar with the common symptoms of postpartum depression—while many are familiar with the persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and general malaise—my experience with postpartum depression was a little different.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malaise
Noun
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No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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For the past several years, the poet laureate of Colorado has confronted a life-threatening illness after their diagnosis with stage 4 ovarian cancer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Staffers were losing access to the agency’s internal payment system, and officials in the Congo were reluctant to authorize an expenditure, for fear that they would be accused of circumventing the executive order.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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As the threat of more strikes continues to fuel fears in Israel, the residents of Tamra are left feeling anxious.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Millions of survivors Because of so many improvements in cancer diagnosis and treatment, many millions more people are surviving the disease, often for many years.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Outcomes are less positive when the disease is diagnosed in adults, per the Clinic.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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Still, the episode captures the show’s rich tonal blend, its combination of screwball comedy and sincere concern with the daily troubles of working people, the small dramas that add up to a life.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In his decision, Liman found the article was protected reporting on a matter of public concern and dismissed all claims against the Times.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Free radicals may contribute to diseases like cancer, metabolic disorders, heart disease, and autoimmune disease.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 June 2025
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In fact, such interventions put children and teens at greater risk of cancer, heart problems, metabolic disorders, sterility, and impacted neurocognitive development and psychiatric disorders.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
Noun
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When an industry accelerates this fast, anxiety is sure to follow and a growing number of CEOs aren’t asking whether to build with AI.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Survey respondents’ anxiety over unemployment also declined, but a separate measure of employment trends from the Conference Board dipped slightly, reflecting lingering economic uncertainty.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The plan lists a slew of excused absences, including sickness among students, major illness in the student’s immediate family, and doctor’s appointments.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Medical coverage $75,000 in emergency accident and sickness coverage $250,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage $750 in emergency dental treatment coverage Pre-existing conditions No coverage for pre-existing conditions within 60 days of your policy’s start date.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The division is responsible for screening and reviewing medical exams to determine whether there is evidence that coal miners have developed a respiratory ailment, commonly known as black lung disease.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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There is a mounting pile of respected research on plenty of ailments.—
Lindsey Bartlett,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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“Malaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malaise. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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