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
Khan’s patients are suffering from seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, a common ailment that’s especially likely to flare up in the spring, summer, and fall, when pollen counts are highest.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 8 July 2025
Original laws in Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill have been expanded to cover those with chronic and mental ailments.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
The leak prompted 6,000 people to seek medical care for rashes, nausea and other ailments and contaminated a Honolulu aquifer.
—Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The 83-year-old singer-songwriter and former member of Grammy-winning folk duo Simon & Garfunkel announced the cancellation of two concerts in Philadelphia over the weekend due to a physical ailment.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 8 July 2025
Original laws in Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill have been expanded to cover those with chronic and mental ailments.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
The leak prompted 6,000 people to seek medical care for rashes, nausea and other ailments and contaminated a Honolulu aquifer.
—Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The 83-year-old singer-songwriter and former member of Grammy-winning folk duo Simon & Garfunkel announced the cancellation of two concerts in Philadelphia over the weekend due to a physical ailment.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ailment
Noun
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In addition to providing protection for individuals, the DHS website says that widespread vaccination means that diseases have less opportunity to spread.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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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
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All these conversations are being had now because of King Charles’ illness.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 July 2025
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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
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Across Florida and throughout the United States, a dangerous narrative is gaining ground, one that paints immigrants as threats, strangers and scapegoats for every social and economic ill.—
Maria Revelles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Image That kind of thinking has placed Superflex among the innovative artists addressing the world’s ills today.—
Laura Rysman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Containment efforts might be challenging, especially in dry and windy conditions, as such wildfire tends to spread rapidly.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Symptoms in healthy individuals include fever, diarrhea (occasionally bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, according to the FDA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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For those experiencing less severe infections, symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which often last between one and three days, the FDA said.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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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
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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
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“Ailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ailment. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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