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got the bug

ADJECTIVE

ill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afflicted ailing diseased infirm poorly woozy

STRONG

down

WEAK

a wreck below par bummed down with feeling awful feeling rotten feeling terrible indisposed laid low off one's feet on sick list out of sorts peaked queasy rotten run down running a temperature sick as a dog under the weather unhealthy unwell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

healthy

WEAK

good sound strong well

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Munoz Case found Amari’s first vintage piece at the Rose Bowl Flea Market and got the bug, going back every month to pick up something to add to his little’s wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I got the bug of being a manager again.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024

Russell Mael: Not much specifically plot-wise, but we got the bug about doing a big narrative project again after the "Annette" experience.

From Salon • May 28, 2023

“I just got the bug to perform. I fell in love with it all in Washington. At that point, I never really thought I’d grow up to be an actor.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023

I wonder how you got the bug, and what'll come of it.

From Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

got the bug

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