as in spreading
exciting a similar feeling or reaction in others
an infectious giggle that got the whole class laughing
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Recent Examples of infectious
On Monday, a person infectious with measles was at Central Arkansas Pediatrics at 3010 Fountain Drive in Conway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the website indicated.
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Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
The staffing reductions and frozen or canceled grants are having an immediate impact on the ability to respond to infectious outbreaks.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Brett had an infectious spirit, a love of innovation, and an unwavering work ethic.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
There can be people that are infectious that don’t even know it.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
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Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
The staffing reductions and frozen or canceled grants are having an immediate impact on the ability to respond to infectious outbreaks.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Brett had an infectious spirit, a love of innovation, and an unwavering work ethic.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
There can be people that are infectious that don’t even know it.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infectious
catching
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In Stephenson’s absence, the Reds’ catching duo of Jose Trevino and Austin Wynns has combined to hit .347/.391/.594 with eight home runs.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In explaining why, the skipper said that Rice already has his hands full with his catching and first base responsibilities while being an everyday player.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Infectious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infectious. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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