illnesses

NOUN

disease; bad health

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ailment breakdown collapse disability disorder disturbance flu ill health malady relapse seizure sickness syndrome virus

STRONG

affliction attack bug complaint confinement convalescence dose fit indisposition infirmity malaise prostration

WEAK

ailing diseasedness failing health poor health unhealth what's going around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

health order

STRONG

aid good health healthiness

WEAK

well-being wellness

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illnesses

The United States spends much more on actual medical care, Cohen said, in terms of curing illnesses — but much less on preventative care.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

The company said it was not aware of any illnesses linked to the products but that it was withdrawing them across 26 US states.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

In July, federal agencies linked Taylor-supplied shredded iceberg lettuce, served at some Taco Bell locations, to thousands of cyclosporiasis illnesses across multiple states.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Experts explain how health officials investigate foodborne illnesses amid a second outbreak of cyclosporiasis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

But my illnesses have been minor and not life-threatening.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan