as in epidemic
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an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people over a wide area or throughout the world
The 1918 flu pandemic claimed millions of lives. the AIDS pandemic
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Recent Examples of pandemic
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 2 May 2025
An index of consumer confidence fell in April to its lowest level since the onset of the pandemic.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 2 May 2025
Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Miami housing market's pandemic boom is finally coming to a slowdown, as inventory rises and sales fall amid growing uncertainty over the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on the U.S. economy and Americans' personal finances.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Creer booked a trip to attend a derby in 2020, only for the Covid pandemic to strike.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 2 May 2025
An index of consumer confidence fell in April to its lowest level since the onset of the pandemic.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 2 May 2025
Adjective
In short, after a three-year freeze on collections due to pandemic relief measures, the gloves are coming off.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Miami housing market's pandemic boom is finally coming to a slowdown, as inventory rises and sales fall amid growing uncertainty over the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on the U.S. economy and Americans' personal finances.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
Noun
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The administration plans to prioritize research on chronic disease and other epidemics.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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The Herald podcast takes you on a journey through the story of Miami’s first doctor, who arrived in the city in 1896, when mosquitoes and epidemics were the great scourge, Dr. James Jackson.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Emergency service crews arrived at the scene immediately and began widespread search efforts.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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As president, Trump has been a vocal critic of the Postal Service's finances since his first administration, when USPS also became entangled in his unfounded claims of widespread fraud involving mail-in voting.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Listen to this article A pervasive undercurrent of anxiety runs through the new Second City mainstage revue as a mostly fresh cast tries to figure out the role of progressive sketch comedy within the aggressive landscape of Trump 2.0.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Increasingly pervasive memes have become the easiest way to channel all our anxiety about the state of the financial world.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Shortages due to blockade drive hunger, malnutrition Malnutrition and hunger are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Gaza Strip as Israel’s total blockade enters its third month, and aid agencies say supplies to treat and prevent malnutrition are running out.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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With hacking threats becoming more prevalent, companies are prioritizing cybersecurity spending.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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As for the state of the market in regard to the model in general, an example of a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Cabriolet—with coachwork by Castegna—sold for $4.515 million at Gooding & Company’s 2023 Pebble Beach Auctions.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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The country’s powerful military is run by the general Asim Munir, known for his hardline stance on India.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Mercifully — and unlike the two terraces behind each goal at Valley Parade in an era when hooliganism was rife in English football — there was no security fence to keep fans penned in.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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But having never won at Brighton in the top flight, fears of a costly result were rife, especially after losing 4-1 to another rival, Aston Villa, two weeks ago.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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In fact, the pair seemingly met at a birthday party for Blake Lively's daughter a month before their romance went public.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Jeff Sargent, the National Fire Protection Association’s staff liaison to the National Electrical Code committee, told Grist that this is the first time the organization had received public comments about plug-in solar systems.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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