epidemics

noun

plural of epidemic
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as in pandemics

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as in eruptions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epidemics
  1. pandemics
  2. eruptions
  3. plagues
  4. paroxysms
  5. floods
  6. explosions
  7. increases
  8. outbreaks
Noun
  • The — this coincides with a continent-wide pandemic or pandemics.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • From pandemics, to industry strikes, guests traveling, rebooking, team changes and cash flow challenges.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of pandemics
Noun
  • These intestinal eruptions usually last about a week, but can go on for two or more weeks, the CDC says, with dehydration being one of the most significant concerns.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
  • The area remains geologically active, so the landscape is ever-changing and tectonic forces are expected to produce future eruptions.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of eruptions
Noun
  • The nets, for the most part, stay out consistently, says Roos, though they are checked regularly, every few days, which prevents not only the algae problem that plagues farmed fish, but also fishermen, as well.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Previously, older strains appeared to lack the genetic traits that enabled them to spread, leading scientists to think that early plagues were unlikely to trigger outbreaks.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Definition of plagues
Noun
  • Preparing a tax return can trigger paroxysms of stress at the best of times.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of paroxysms
Noun
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • Last year, cloudbursts, floods and landslides caused significant loss of life and property across India.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of floods
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  • Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations, including Bushehr, home to Iran’s nuclear power plant complex, and southern port cities.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • There have been several explosions in an Iranian coastal province Thursday, following a fresh round of US strikes overnight, according to the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • At this time, there aren’t any local outbreaks in California, and current cases of cyclosporiasis infection are not linked to the multi-state outbreak, according to the California Department of Public Health.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The agency has also delivered six metric tons of emergency medical supplies from its regional emergency reserve in Panama while helping Venezuelan authorities sustain vaccination campaigns aimed at preventing disease outbreaks.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of outbreaks
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