as in poisoned
to pass something harmful (such as a disease) to someone or something else
If you come to work when you're sick, you'll infect everyone in the office.
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Recent Examples of infected
Those six cases included the man’s spouse, while the rest were social contacts who were likely infected during crowded social encounters the man had during his prodromal phase.
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ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
In contrast, one person infected with SARS-CoV-2, could, on average, infect 15 to 20 others.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Three people have died in the outbreak and five are confirmed infected.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Most people infected with salmonella typically experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually starting 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the CDC.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
In contrast, one person infected with SARS-CoV-2, could, on average, infect 15 to 20 others.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Three people have died in the outbreak and five are confirmed infected.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Most people infected with salmonella typically experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually starting 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the CDC.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infected
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Who cares about the fact that her friend cheated when her child was poisoned by her husband and her father?—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Weinstein’s lawyers have argued that his New York conviction last year was poisoned by bad blood among jurors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Use safe cleaning practices in areas contaminated by rodents.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The move comes after Utz was alerted that a flavor seasoning containing dry milk powder (supplied by a third-party carrier) could be contaminated with salmonella.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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His 71st pitch Friday night was a sinker to Brice Matthews, who fouled it off for Strike 2.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Martínez fouled off the right pitches.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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An independent redistricting commission — transparent, balanced and insulated from the very political pressures that have corrupted this process.—
Daryl Campbell,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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In an era when youth sports can sometimes feel corrupted by money, pressure and adult ego, the Lee Corso Legacy Fund serves as a reminder of what sports are supposed to be about in the first place.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Infected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infected. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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