as in coming down (with)
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
a number of the passengers on the cruise ship had sickened with food poisoning
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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson called Garland one of his favorite players and seemed to take comfort in handing him off to Lue, who is known for getting the most out of his players.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Otherwise, past travelers note that Anse Source d’Argent can get busy, and your fellow tourists may prevent you from getting that picture-perfect moment.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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This winter, there’s a roster of new cookbooks catching our team’s attention.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Emily Ratajkowski is catching flights, not feelings this year.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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The good news is that syphilis can be treated, and treatment before or during pregnancy can decrease the likelihood of your baby contracting syphilis from you.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2026
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Others at higher risk of contracting the disease include babies and young children.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Sickening (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickening%20%28with%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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