as in epidemic
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an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people over a wide area or throughout the world
The 1918 flu pandemic claimed millions of lives. the AIDS pandemic
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Recent Examples of pandemic
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Except for a break during the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater has operated continuously since then.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Officials first broke ground on the site in 2023, but the project fell to a standstill amid lasting COVID-19 pandemic delays and parties’ struggle to finalize a development plan as the size and scope of the project continued to change.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In recent years, Douglas County has engaged in a series of legal battles with the state over property tax valuations, state immigration laws and the validity of public health orders, like mask mandates during the coronavirus pandemic.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Except for a break during the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater has operated continuously since then.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Then the pandemic hit, which meant his move to Verona in Italy was put on hold due to travel restrictions.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Officials first broke ground on the site in 2023, but the project fell to a standstill amid lasting COVID-19 pandemic delays and parties’ struggle to finalize a development plan as the size and scope of the project continued to change.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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But advocates worry that the loss of a key part of the strategy to address the overdose epidemic in the US could set progress back.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Insurers have previously sued entities considered to have played a significant part in the opioid epidemic, Big Tobacco companies, and other major parties responsible for widespread damages affecting insurance premiums.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With the potential to revolutionize numerous areas of life, these machines are poised to attract widespread attention from investors, corporations, governments and consumers.—
Anton Alikov,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Having heard widespread praise for Marsh around the league, Cardoso was sold by the end of her first phone call with her new coach.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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View 3 Images View gallery - 3 images Perhaps one of the most pervasive longstanding technology conspiracy theories is that your smartphone is constantly listening in on your private conversations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2025
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The infrastructure for pervasive surveillance is in place.—
Nicole M. Bennett,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As digital payments become prevalent, security is paramount.—
Bindesh Pandey,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Outside of California, valley fever is also prevalent in Arizona and some areas of Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Texas, as well as parts of Mexico and Central and South America.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Primaries not needed Spanberger and Earle-Sears can both skip competing in a primary and will instead head straight into the general face-off.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Two days later, general manager Julien BriseBois began his mid-season media session by pointing out how strong the Bolts, victorious in only six of their previous 15 games, were in many key categories.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Accusations of scheduling favoritism were rife during the T20 tournament too.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Following the conclusion of WrestleMania 41, a period traditionally marked by roster changes and new storylines, speculation is rife about which NXT talents will be making the jump to the bigger stage.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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The move triggered a 21-day public comment period as part of the investigation led by the Commerce Department.—
Maggie Fick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Save the primary beneficiary of that public money from more of the haphazard moves that have her franchise in the company of the league’s laughingstocks.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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