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as in infectious
exciting a similar feeling or reaction in others
the little girl's giggles were epidemic, and soon the entire gathering was laughing
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Recent Examples of epidemic
Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
These kids, mostly wealthy and mostly white, were never the poster children of the childhood obesity epidemic.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Trisha Swift, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But some researchers say the response should not be limited to the epidemic hot spots in big cities.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The unrestricted grant resurrects the spirt of the AIDS Treatment Project, which Giorno started when the epidemic left so many artists in need beginning in the early ’80s.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
These kids, mostly wealthy and mostly white, were never the poster children of the childhood obesity epidemic.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
From Breath To Burnout The early identification of imbalances caused by chronic stress resonates deeply in our current health climate, where burnout, emotional exhaustion and cognitive fatigue are silently epidemic.
—Trisha Swift, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But some researchers say the response should not be limited to the epidemic hot spots in big cities.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epidemic
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Spirit, which has struggled to make money since the Covid pandemic, is going through its second bankruptcy court proceedings.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Morens made the news when some of his emails were made public during inquiries about the origins of the pandemic.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Alert 5 means an explosive and life-threatening eruption is underway with deadly volcanic lava and pyroclastic flows and heavy ashfall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Another key element of the look is the flamboyant headpiece that Deacon created in collaboration with the iconic milliner Stephen Jones, which featured an eruption of ostrich and pheasant feathers that had been artfully dyed to echo the shades of Christie’s dress.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Larsson turned into something of a supernova for virality, whether for her vocal anti-Trump politics, her glittery Y2K style, or her infectious tour choreography.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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Having Certain Health Conditions Several health conditions, including hormonal, nervous, infectious, and immune system disorders, can cause a dry mouth.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2026
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Its buttery texture melts onto the lips, bypassing the drag and pull that plagues drier drugstore pencils.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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The grain and food exports make $3 billion annually, according to 9 News, with experts warning that this latest plague could threaten Australia's output to neighboring countries.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Quick hits • Orlando Science Center hosts Mess Fest, which splatters knowledge and physics with paint, foam explosions and more.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Explosion of leftover bombs killed 14 in Iran An explosion of leftover bombs from strikes during the war against Iran killed 14 Revolutionary Guard members, IRNA and other Iranian media reported Friday.—
Toqa Ezzidin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Parks turned into deserts, great skyscrapers leveled by blows from the tails of the monsters, and the entire population threatened in the panic and pestilence that followed the invasion.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Horses, donkeys, camels, and herds and flocks of other livestock die from the pestilence.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and food prices are all on the upswing — big time.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Defenders of the rich payouts point to the upswing in the broader markets, and indeed the rise in value for stock and option awards contributed significantly to CEOs’ comp levels.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the mid-nineteenth century witnessed a dramatic increase in the creation of posts, including among tribes that had not typically made them before.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The longer the increases persist, the greater the risk that higher gas prices will translate into higher costs for other goods that rely on fuel for transportation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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“Epidemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epidemic. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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