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
  • Other research areas include reducing wildfire risk and fighting pandemics and climate change.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • But more recently, many EA thinkers have focused their concerns on the possibility of existential risks from advanced AI and other potential societal-scale disasters such as nuclear war, climate change and pandemics.
    — Katie McQue, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of pandemics
Noun
  • In the deep ocean, high water pressure can suppress explosive volcanic activity, making eruptions less destructive.
    — Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Best Travel Photography of 2023 From the wildebeest migration in Kenya and volcanic eruptions in Iceland to shamanic rituals in Siberia.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of eruptions
Noun
  • Pneumonic plague is one of three types of plagues that are caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Most people go to campgrounds to escape the plagues of modern technology, so try to keep the decibels to a minimum.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 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
  • During emergencies, those facilities are converted into places of refuge from fires, floods or other disasters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • At 25 feet, County Highway 6 floods three miles east of Tonganoxie.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of floods
Noun
  • That matters for scientists trying to spot signals from earthquakes, explosions, and human activity.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Poland’s prime minister warns Russia may target countries supporting Ukraine with hybrid attacks, while new drone explosions have heightened local fears.
    — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • Parker also said Boeing intends to maintain its focus on quality as production increases.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As the size of the villas increases, so too does the outdoor space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several states, including Texas and Utah, as well as South Carolina, which had been the largest with 997 cases reported.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of political and personal beliefs on public health, particularly in relation to measles outbreaks.
    — Leana Wen, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of outbreaks
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“Epidemics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epidemics. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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