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
The defense argued that Bland had a psychotic episode due to a COVID infection.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Margera tried to soothe the pain by submerging his fresh brand in a tub of filthy farm water, which resulted in a life-threatening staph infection that landed him in the hospital.
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Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Madani remained in a hospital for six months for surgeries, battling infections and sometimes waiting for a doctor to be found after others fled.
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Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Adults may develop asthma after a viral infection or exposure.
—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Margera tried to soothe the pain by submerging his fresh brand in a tub of filthy farm water, which resulted in a life-threatening staph infection that landed him in the hospital.
—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Madani remained in a hospital for six months for surgeries, battling infections and sometimes waiting for a doctor to be found after others fled.
—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Adults may develop asthma after a viral infection or exposure.
—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infection
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The greatest obstacles to controlling Ebola are rarely the virus itself.
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Slowing the virus’ spread has been hampered by the fact that there is no known treatment or vaccine for the new Bundibugyo strain.
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Always wear gloves before handling nests to protect yourself from any germs or parasites.
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The commonality suggests there must be some evolutionary reason and the mouse experiment hints at a little germ protection — but still not a reason to scratch.
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“Infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infection. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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