as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a doctor known for successfully treating patients with chronic back ailments
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Recent Examples of ailment
The Kings turned in one of their most inspired efforts of the season to knock off the top team in the Eastern Conference with three key players out due to injury and other ailments.
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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Flagg's presence on the floor for the Blue Devils is one that experts and fans alike want to see in March Madness, though there is a fine line head coach Jon Scheyer and his medical staff had to walk due to his ailment.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Being in debt is associated with other ailments, including back pain and obesity.
—Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
In fact, there’s no medical terminology whatsoever for all the ailments your beloved child will introduce into your life.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Flagg's presence on the floor for the Blue Devils is one that experts and fans alike want to see in March Madness, though there is a fine line head coach Jon Scheyer and his medical staff had to walk due to his ailment.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Being in debt is associated with other ailments, including back pain and obesity.
—Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
In fact, there’s no medical terminology whatsoever for all the ailments your beloved child will introduce into your life.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ailment
Noun
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The Harmattan facilitates the spread of diseases, such as influenza.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, in the U.S., the CDC has concluded there is no evidence that pesticides are effective in preventing these diseases and does not recommend this practice.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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During its workshops, outdoor workers learn what heat illness is and its symptoms as well as how to help co-workers suffering from extreme heat.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Death may force the succession of leadership, but so might incapacitation due to injury or illness, a desire to pursue other interests or even a spouse insisting on a move to a warmer climate.—
Gerry Spitzer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In my opinion, this lack of respect for themselves, other students and authority stems from changes in family socialization thrust upon the school to heal all ills.—
Martin Potters,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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The pope also thanked staff at the hospital who aided his recovery from double-pneumonia and other ills, the Vatican said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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As far as the long-term effects, frequent and heavy alcohol consumption can lead to serious health conditions like liver disease, heart problems, increased cancer risk and damage to the nervous system.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The huge wealth gap fueled resentment and demands for better conditions.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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So Much Top 40 Dope Thief goes into a full-on fever dream.—
Britina Cheng,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025
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The authors also determined that dog breeds that tend to dig, such as medium-to-large animals and terriers, are more likely to get Valley fever.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
10 Apr. 2025
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That sickness is caused by a virus typically spread by rats and mice.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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And how people can like this guy is— that's a sickness, actually.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Ailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ailment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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