SICKENING (WITH) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

sickening (with)

verb

Definition of sickening (with)

present participle of sicken (with)

as in coming down (with)

to become affected with (a disease or disorder) a number of the passengers on the cruise ship had sickened with food poisoning

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Kimmel asked, getting the scoop for the general public, whose curiosity about the wedding still lingers.

— Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
Of course, amid the rise of streaming movies in the home coming out of the pandemic, followed by the 2023 Los Angeles writers and actors strikes, getting film lovers back into the Cranford Theater remained a challenge.

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Her complexion was lit-from-within radiant, with the warm pink pigment catching the light across the tops of her cheekbones.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
In 134 career games, Stewart rushed for 7,335 yards and 51 touchdowns while catching 162 passes for 1,295 yards and seven touchdowns.

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Nelson authored Assembly Bill 2019, carried by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, which established a state goal of awarding at least 25% of procurement and contracting opportunities to small businesses and microbusinesses.

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At least 50 health workers have died after contracting the virus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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