sickishness

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Noun
  • Their offense, a night after producing a seven-run silver lining, fell back into the malaise that has dragged the team downward for more than two months.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 26 July 2025
  • The root causes of that malaise are easy to identify: The Dodgers have been without several key regulars (Muncy, Teoscar Hernández and, until Wednesday, Tommy Edman) in their starting lineup.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • All these conversations are being had now because of King Charles’ illness.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 July 2025
  • Hospitals will close, Americans will go hungry and die of preventable illnesses, but at least there will be far more detention space for our neighbors.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Topline Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of heavy metal progenitors Black Sabbath and a multi-platinum selling solo artist, has died at 76, his family confirmed to the BBC, just weeks after his final performance with his old band while still battling Parkinson’s disease.
    Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • In January 2020, Ozzy appeared on Good Morning America with his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne and their children, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, and revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • In looking back at the history of Emtech, the colt who suffered a catastrophic breakdown in Saturday’s eighth race, it was discovered that he was once placed on the Veterinarian’s List because of unsoundness.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2019
  • Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes near the Oroville Dam, because of the threat of imminent flooding due to structural unsoundness.
    Mercury News Readers, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2017
Noun
  • Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
  • The medical group provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, women’s and men’s health services and specialized programs for weight loss, as well as IV infusions for people needing nutrients, hydration or recovery from sickness and hangovers, its news release said.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Micro-Walks Also Help Support Health Goals A sedentary lifestyle can lead to weaker muscles, hormonal imbalances, immune system dysfunction, and inflammation.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
  • When no one is held accountable, dysfunction becomes the norm.
    Maren Perry, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Shields will be looking to add another win to her impressive record while Daniels will be on the hunt for one of the biggest upsets in the history of women's boxing.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • Mamdani's primary victory, one of the most significant upsets in recent city history, has heightened anxieties among longtime party powerbrokers.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • Four conditions qualify: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and delusional disorder.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
  • At the time, Sophie was just one of 30 people to ever be confirmed with this genetic disorder.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 July 2025
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“Sickishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickishness. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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