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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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
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No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Choosing to be bold and to fight fear is not the easy choice.—
Mitchell W. Berger,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Such a low number spurred fears the ongoing trade war may finally be starting to affect the economy’s hard data.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Blood pressure may rise with age, increasing cardiovascular disease risk.—
Anisha Shah,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Untreated dental disease can even be life threatening, as in the case of Deamonte Driver, who died at age 12 after bacteria spread from an untreated tooth abscess to his brain.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Supplement Delivery Formats Get a Modern Makeover The Vitamin Shoppe’s report found that 69 percent of Americans take supplements with energy, immunity, cognition and bone health as key areas of concern.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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On May 25, Korie took to social media to share Phil's passing after months of health concerns.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
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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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
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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
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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