epidemics

noun

plural of epidemic
1
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
  • Many scientists believe that these phenomena are partially to blame for novel viruses emerging and causing pandemics among humans.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Dealing with pandemics demands the same level of preparedness.
    — David Blumenthal, STAT, 20 July 2026
Definition of pandemics
Noun
  • However, this potential sky show isn’t a result of a coronal mass ejection (CME), the intense solar eruptions responsible for some of the most widespread aurora events in recent years.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Smaller planets tend to lose gas faster than volcanic eruptions can replace it.
    — Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of eruptions
Noun
  • How many malodorously toxic episodes does that make toward the seven plagues in the Old Testament?
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • The good news is prevention of the plagues brought by bugs is possible.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 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
  • At the same time, the world’s 10 hottest years on record have all happened since 2015, and Americans across the country are experiencing climate change in worsening storms, riskier floods and fires, extreme heat and drought.
    — Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
  • Despite minimal carbon footprints, children there endure routine droughts, floods, and landslides, disrupting essential services like schools and health clinics.
    — Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of floods
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  • Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Down the hall, just a few seconds later, a different woman gave birth to a little girl named Yasmina, whose cries could hardly be heard over the sound of the explosions around her.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • As the county’s population increases, so will the demand for services.
    — Taylor O'Connor July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • To compare how major insurers handle rate increases after crashes, NerdWallet analyzed median national premiums for drivers with a recent at-fault accident.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • When these systems fall apart, outbreaks can become uncontrollable, more expensive and much more difficult to control.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Sarah Sorscher, director of regulatory affairs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, said states use the block grants to fund epidemiologists and other specialists involved in investigating outbreaks.
    — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of outbreaks
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