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as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
chicken pox and the other ills that were once a fixture of childhood
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as in evils
that which is morally unacceptable
idealistic people who try to cure all of our society's ills
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as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
the travelers merrily set off on their journey, scarcely imagining the ills that would befall them
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Recent Examples of ills
Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Lane is more interested in those clients for whom the hiring of an organizer feels symptomatic of larger social ills.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 17 Dec. 2024
At some point, Mangione became focused on the ills of the healthcare industry — a theme that has resonated with many following the saga across the nation.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
Kaczynski, whose bombs killed three people, long decried the ills of modern American life and harbored other antiestablishment views.
—Tom Winter, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Let unfettered markets create more technology, because technology can fix all of society’s ills, if only the short-sighted would get out of its way.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
With the help of her friends, Wendie discovers a supernatural creature is responsible for many of the village’s ills.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Amid existential questions surrounding the ills of tourism, Torres’ restaurant is an example of a concept that could create more conscious travelers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 20 Oct. 2024
Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Lane is more interested in those clients for whom the hiring of an organizer feels symptomatic of larger social ills.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 17 Dec. 2024
At some point, Mangione became focused on the ills of the healthcare industry — a theme that has resonated with many following the saga across the nation.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
Kaczynski, whose bombs killed three people, long decried the ills of modern American life and harbored other antiestablishment views.
—Tom Winter, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Let unfettered markets create more technology, because technology can fix all of society’s ills, if only the short-sighted would get out of its way.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
With the help of her friends, Wendie discovers a supernatural creature is responsible for many of the village’s ills.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Amid existential questions surrounding the ills of tourism, Torres’ restaurant is an example of a concept that could create more conscious travelers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ills
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Previous studies have linked some alcohol consumption to lower risks of certain diseases—such as a glass of red wine per day for heart health—but many have criticized these studies for not considering other factors.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking.—
Cassie Shortsleeve,
SELF,
3 Jan. 2025
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Great heroes must rise to drive back the ancient evils that roam this land.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
1 Dec. 2024
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Digesting slavery’s evils daily Americans became a people by arguing politics in the press.—
Jon Grinspan,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, the illness has an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Rosemary provided relief for a range of ailments, including pain, inflammation, and indigestion.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Dec. 2024
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Violence was entrenched as a byproduct of a government that ignored the tragedies faced by those like Shirley Vasquez and her neighbors.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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An Interview with Diane Wilson Sarah Neilson Talking to the author of The Seed Keeper about the tragedies of modern agriculture, and restoring Indigenous foods to communities as one way of healing historical trauma.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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Since then, there have been another four incidences in Connecticut, including one in October, for a total of 39 human illnesses from raw milk contamination in Connecticut caused by pathogens.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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The 13-category scale is based on the percentage of doctor's visits that were for influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in the previous week.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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While working together on The Unit, David Mamet once told you that good drama isn’t a choice between good and bad; good drama is the choice between two bads.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Reports out of fall camp haven’t been super favorable to their offense, and while the defense will, again, be top-notch, a team with this bad of an offense cannot be trusted.—
Austin Mock,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
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Multiple reports indicate that people with the disease are presenting with flu-like symptoms, including headaches, fevers, and breathing difficulties.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms for mild cases included headaches and fevers.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Nov. 2024
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“Ills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ills. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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