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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sickishness
Noun
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Even so, some observers have warned that the new round of Trump tariffs could seed a similar round of global economic malaise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025 -
No signs of this fan mobilisation made it inside Stamford Bridge but markers of the malaise that is threatening to derail Chelsea’s season were not hard to find.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The answer is critical, especially amid winter respiratory illness season, as the flu, COVID-19 and common colds circulate.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The pair developed a close friendship which eventually evolved into a relationship that turned tragic when Xander stepped up to take care of Dawn through a degenerative spiritual illness.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease that can cause serious health complications, including death, especially in children under 5.—
Jaden Amos,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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And if that wasn’t bad enough, in extremely rare circumstances, neurologic fallout from measles is delayed, showing up 7 to 10 years post-infection as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, a degenerative disease that is ultimately fatal, Dr. Lovins says.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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The family, with their lawsuit, seeks an unspecified amount in damages for physical sickness, pain and injuries, including for PTSD and associated symptoms caused by the raid, the complaint shows.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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During their sickness, Vanessa and her daughter were in bed together watching a slew of romantic comedies.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Scientists already know that extreme heat increases the risk of heat stroke, cardiovascular disease, kidney dysfunction and even death.—
Eunyoung Choi,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
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Together, the research team suggests these two factors may be contributing to the ailments and immune dysfunction many astronauts experience on the job.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, there were upsets, excitement, and buzzer beaters during the opening rounds.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Expect big serves, stunning rallies, and some major upsets as these elite competitors battle for glory.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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This was 1975, before the current awareness of Alzheimer's, and even his doctor didn't suspect the disorder.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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All these patterns are why addiction is clinically known as substance use disorder.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Sickishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickishness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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