as in infection
sickness that can be passed from one person, plant, or animal to another
Parents are advised to vaccinate their children against contagious diseases.
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Recent Examples of contagious disease
Soon after, as Judith starts to recover, Hamnet tragically succumbs to the contagious disease.
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Nathan Smith, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on the planet.
—Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 10 Nov. 2025
Because of this highly contagious disease, there has been a decline in the number of turkeys raised.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Nearly two months after a deadly, massive measles outbreak in Texas was declared over, the highly contagious disease continues to spread across the country.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
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Nathan Smith, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on the planet.
—Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 10 Nov. 2025
Because of this highly contagious disease, there has been a decline in the number of turkeys raised.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Nearly two months after a deadly, massive measles outbreak in Texas was declared over, the highly contagious disease continues to spread across the country.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contagious disease
Noun
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Sharma said that the presence of fever suggests a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This matters because chronically high blood sugar levels can impair immune cell function and weaken the body’s ability to fight infection, Shah says.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While human infections remain rare, a person infected with the virus died in Louisiana last year.—
Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The flu shot should be taken every year, as the virus is constantly changing, per the OSDH.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
13 Jan. 2026
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The research accounted for reduced availability of key nutrients in seafood, including calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein and iron -- the loss of which can be linked to increases in disease risk and additional deaths.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Crown rot is a disease where fungi or bacteria attack the base of the plant near the soil line.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Here's what to know about the mysterious illness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Without antibiotic treatment, the disease can lead to serious illness, including kidney damage, liver failure, meningitis and difficulty breathing.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Contagious disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contagious%20disease. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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