as in virus
an abnormal state caused by contact with harmful organisms (such as bacteria or viruses)
There is a viral infection spreading among the schoolchildren.
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Recent Examples of infection
These influencers claim colostrum can decrease inflammation, improve gut health, decrease one’s risk of infections and promote healthier hair, skin and nails.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Measles infections can strain public health agencies.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 6 June 2026
What affected communities urgently need are investments in surveillance, laboratory capacity, infection prevention and control, health care worker protection, community engagement, and research into medical countermeasures for Bundibugyo ebolavirus.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
Some are still recovering months after the life-threatening infection.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 June 2026
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Measles infections can strain public health agencies.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 6 June 2026
What affected communities urgently need are investments in surveillance, laboratory capacity, infection prevention and control, health care worker protection, community engagement, and research into medical countermeasures for Bundibugyo ebolavirus.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
Some are still recovering months after the life-threatening infection.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infection
Noun
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While most issues can be resolved, if the curl is caused by a virus, the plant may not recover.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Historically, outbreaks caused by Bundibugyo virus have been relatively uncommon, and most diagnostic systems have therefore been designed primarily to detect the more widespread and deadlier Zaire strain.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The World Cup is coming to the US, Mexico and Canada in June, bringing millions of soccer fans to scream germs into the air of overly crowded stadiums.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Several studies have found that shopping cart handles have more germs than public restrooms.—
Mindy Johnston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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“Infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infection. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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