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
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
This global insecurity and economic instability has precedents in the initial HIV crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Robin Lin Miller, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But the pandemic cut short Juma’s plans to tell his children and grandchildren about their culture, music, traditional medicine and spiritual practices.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In 2010, Wang signed an exclusive licensing deal with David’s Bridal for White by Vera Wang, which ended in 2020 due to the pandemic.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
This global insecurity and economic instability has precedents in the initial HIV crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Robin Lin Miller, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Strategy and storytelling on a diet of ‘Dogfood’ When Gorin became CEO, her B2B business was growing well, but the consumer business was less healthy after a technology overhaul, changes to its loyalty programs, and a post-pandemic pullback from some international markets.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But the pandemic cut short Juma’s plans to tell his children and grandchildren about their culture, music, traditional medicine and spiritual practices.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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But shipments to that whole network are also down so far this year, says Maria Van Kerkhove, interim director of the department of epidemic and pandemic threat management at WHO.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Adding up all the currently available information, results are promising, and perhaps intermittent fasting can be at least part of the solution to our epidemic of Type 2 diabetes.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Romanians, to widespread shock, then lost in the first round to Cuba, which was hammered 8–0 in the quarterfinal by Sweden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rescuers in the Philippines were still searching for more than 100 people missing, mostly in widespread flooding in central provinces.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Samsung is one of many tech companies that have tried to make virtual and augmented reality headsets as pervasive as smartphones and laptops, although such devices are still a niche primarily appealing to early adopters, tech enthusiasts and gamers.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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As a result, his legacy is everywhere; bird imagery is pervasive, and the world is run by a masonic cult called the Beak Brothers who wear bird masks to obscure their faces.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Impersonation scams have always existed, but now with easily accessible deepfake tools, such scams are becoming way more prevalent and complicated to spot.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The film is built around the mythology of the evil eye, a superstition that is prevalent not only in Greece but throughout the Balkans and the wider region, where blue-eyed individuals — a genetic rarity — were traditionally viewed with fear and suspicion.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In general, the family and the Brown-Forman Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, tries to be consistent with its giving, said current Brown-Forman board chairman Farrer.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Led by quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt’s roster has been built by coach Clark Lea and general manager Barton Simmons, a longtime recruiting analyst for Rivals and 247Sports.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In classical antiquity, the mountainous region was notorious for bandits; in modern times, blood feuds among clans were rife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rumors have been rife for quite some time now, but finally, the company has confirmed that production has started for its muscle cruiser.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to public records, this property comes in at 5,343 square feet and features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two pools, and sweeping hilltop views.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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