illness
noun
poor health; sickness.
illnesses
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pluralof illness.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Decide what kind of coverage suits you: Some plans cover accidents and illnesses, while wellness coverage may help pay for routine care such as checkups, dental cleanings and vaccines.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
By July 16, federal officials had identified 1,644 illnesses among people who reported eating at the chain, with ingredient-level analysis strongly pointing to iceberg lettuce.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Scientists have long known that inhaling toxic smoke from a fire can cause a huge range of illnesses, including several types of cancers.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
In the more than two decades since the attacks, more people have died from related illnesses than those who were killed on that day, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Still it was not those illnesses or even the ice that marked the beginning of the trouble, that self-fulfilled prophecy that Shadrack carried on his tongue.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
