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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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The event supports families whose children are suffering from life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The ongoing outbreak in animals has also led to at least 67 human cases of bird flu, with all but one causing mild illness.—
Emily Mullin,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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But this progress was not inevitable; it was forged through struggle and the determination to rise above fear and division.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Letting go of the fear now serves as an unspoken theme of Chickahominy.—
Tricia Despres,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Talavera, Suchan and colleagues hope that using pollen signatures to map changing migration patterns could help to predict where fungal disease outbreaks might occur. Cuvelier, meanwhile, hopes to continue counting butterflies with his granddaughter.—
Saugat Bolakhe,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Jan. 2025
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But people with damaged immune systems or lung diseases can be more vulnerable to serious respiratory infections and other infections that can be fatal.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Lifting their lips Growling Baring their teeth Addressing Resource Guarding If a dog displays resource guarding, owners are encouraged to consult a veterinarian to rule out underlying medical issues, as behavioral changes or aggression could indicate health concerns.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
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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In 2021, for example, 1.1 million seniors were diagnosed with an opioid-use disorder.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
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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The program will grant them access to insurance for sickness and maternity, work risks, disability and life, retirement, and for severance in advanced age and old age.—
Fernanda González,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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Outside, in the buttery December sunlight, Rowan and Amelia vowed to cherish each other always, in sickness and in health, in poverty and wealth.—
Becca Andrews,
Them,
13 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 2 Feb. 2025.
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