as in epidemic
medical
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
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Microsoft rolled out a flexible work policy after offices reopened from pandemic closures where employees were permitted to work from home up to half the time without official approval.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Júlia Dias Carneiro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Work from home has become one of the enduring features from the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
About 4 million-plus consumers could lose coverage if Congress doesn't extend the expiring COVID-19 pandemic-era tax credits that have made ACA plans more affordable for consumers.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Microsoft rolled out a flexible work policy after offices reopened from pandemic closures where employees were permitted to work from home up to half the time without official approval.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Bolsonaro built a fiercely loyal base as a deeply divisive figure, particularly during his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Júlia Dias Carneiro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Work from home has become one of the enduring features from the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
Noun
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If one wasn’t killed by the brutal warfare, then the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic finished the job.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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The current epidemic of tariffs seemed to start out this way, but then consolidated and endured to the point of causing real economic damage.—
Mark Weisbrot,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The strike received widespread coverage in the corporate media.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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With widespread vaccination, which led to measles being declared eliminated from the US in 2000, SSPE has virtually disappeared in the US.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Today, this type of content is even more pervasive online.—
Mallary Tenore Tarpley,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The cosmic web is a dominant feature of the universe, yet its pervasive magnetization has long puzzled scientists.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most prevalent models is the Yolka interceptor system, which was carried by Russian security personnel during their Victory Day celebration in Moscow on May 9.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But trying to flip concert or sporting tickets for a profit remains prevalent, and in Michigan, is legal in certain cases.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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How Often To Clean Linoleum Floors For general cleaning, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, recommends removing dust and debris in high-traffic areas daily using a dry microfiber mop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Remember to label, date, and mark each soil sample with the general location where it was collected.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With hundreds of tokens, from solana to dogecoin, trading lofty values totaling $4 trillion, the crypto industry presents a rife opportunity for bad actors.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Antisemitism remains rife, with Jews regularly harassed by both law enforcement and civilians.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, the network’s president, Rebecca Kutler, issued a public apology.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Josh Snyder reports on how the state LEARNS Act has changed public education, including on the local level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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