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
Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
She has been elected twice by county voters to four-year terms as supervisor of elections, managed voting during the coronavirus pandemic, countered conspiracy theorists attempting to sow distrust and led the move into a state-of-the-art election headquarters.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Both of those gains, though, are filling holes left by expiring pandemic grants.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
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Noun
So how do these young teens – who were third graders when the pandemic began and kindergartners when President Donald Trump first took office – perceive school and their life beyond childhood?
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
She has been elected twice by county voters to four-year terms as supervisor of elections, managed voting during the coronavirus pandemic, countered conspiracy theorists attempting to sow distrust and led the move into a state-of-the-art election headquarters.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Adjective
Pressure to employ minors increased during the pandemic emergency, when labor shortages spread nationwide.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Both of those gains, though, are filling holes left by expiring pandemic grants.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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Read Next National Amid loneliness ‘epidemic’ in US, one group maintains strong community, poll finds April 25, 2025 2:37 PM Read Next National One racial group in US is more religious than others, poll finds.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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The nation’s chief health officer advocated letting a measles epidemic run its course, unimpeded by vaccinations.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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These elements converge as widespread panic grips a small American farm town.—
Deroy Murdock,
National Review,
3 June 2025
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Cuba continues to suffer widespread shortages of food and medicine, a collapsing economy and unrelenting state surveillance.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The movie takes place in a not-so-distant future where society contends with a pervasive virus that afflicts the entire adult population.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Lawmakers in Ohio are working to combat the pervasive SNAP benefit theft issue.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly and the third most prevalent in the world.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Cramer wasn’t optimistic on Brown-Forman as younger people seem more concerned about their health and GLP-1 weight loss drugs continue to be prevalent.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The name, image and likeness deals rife in college athletics have overturned the landscape, and a looming settlement between the NCAA and Congress will create a revenue-sharing plan that could enrich football and basketball programs, while potentially depleting the rosters of Olympic sports teams.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2025
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Injuries were rife across the roster, ineffective play from veterans was a real concern and the goaltending was a question mark.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking skills, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Two months after Thicke and Patton's divorce was finalized in March 2015, Thicke and Geary made their public debut as a couple at the Cannes Film Festival.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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