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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
Chan, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University professor, said that given the country’s economic malaise, ambitious young workers cannot afford to rest forever.
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
For the bulk of its run, Penelope comes across like an experiment that sought to grapple with the amorphous, hard-to-articulate yet near-universal experience of teenage malaise.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
His abstention kicked off a malaise that culminated in a determination to kill himself in his Connecticut farmhouse, ending only with his subsequent hospitalization and recovery.
—Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
Over the past four decades, Chile has made a disorienting journey from state of terror to hopeful democracy to queasy malaise.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
For the bulk of its run, Penelope comes across like an experiment that sought to grapple with the amorphous, hard-to-articulate yet near-universal experience of teenage malaise.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
His abstention kicked off a malaise that culminated in a determination to kill himself in his Connecticut farmhouse, ending only with his subsequent hospitalization and recovery.
—Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
Over the past four decades, Chile has made a disorienting journey from state of terror to hopeful democracy to queasy malaise.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malaise
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Health experts said that could deter more Americans from receiving Covid shots and routine immunizations against various diseases that have for decades saved millions of lives and prevented crippling illnesses.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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With chronic illness, little moments like these become milestones.Alana Kaufman, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, fears are growing that pressure to address the spiraling humanitarian crisis in Gaza will fade as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The shame and fear from that policy linger on, even generations later.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency’s $48 billion budget funds medical research on cancers, vaccines and other diseases through competitive grants to researchers at institutions throughout the nation.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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This love is defined by the Greeks as agape — selfless concern for the well-being of others (our neighbors).Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Clinging to life, Kristina Lara’s only concern lay with the welfare of her young children.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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About 571 were charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement agents or officers or obstructing those officers during a civil disorder, including approximately 164 defendants charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As a result, the puppies produced are often plagued with genetic disorders, leading to chronic health issues that can shorten their lifespan and significantly affect their quality of life.Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The federal government is spending billions to build new chargers to address that anxiety.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Use these tips to replace dread and anxiety with confidence this performance review season!Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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How does sickness affect the formation and maintenance of their social relationships?Sebastian Stockmaier, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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And her daughter, my mother, who was also a terribly strong woman, who had sickness.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Summary Ginger has been used for hundreds of years to treat various ailments, including pain, nausea, digestive issues, and more.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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And most carried three pill bottles or more for various chronic ailments.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Malaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malaise. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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