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
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Live interviews were once more common on the Sunday programs, but new willingness by the networks to allow for conversations that do not take place in the studio — spurred by precautions during the coronavirus pandemic — have given producers and guests new leeway.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Renewed federal support for drilling in the US, combined with languid global oil demand and increasing drilling by OPEC countries, has pushed oil prices to their lowest level since the pandemic.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That demand is fueled by workspace changes due to the pandemic and the difficulties of integrating AI in the workforce.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Live interviews were once more common on the Sunday programs, but new willingness by the networks to allow for conversations that do not take place in the studio — spurred by precautions during the coronavirus pandemic — have given producers and guests new leeway.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
To avoid the takeover, JCPS leaders agreed to make changes to the plan ahead of the 2020-21 school year — though that was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Renewed federal support for drilling in the US, combined with languid global oil demand and increasing drilling by OPEC countries, has pushed oil prices to their lowest level since the pandemic.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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While the research on what determines a person's weight is still ongoing, one likely factor in the rise of the global obesity epidemic is the transition to a modern-day sedentary lifestyle.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
The Enquirer,
2 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, counterfeit fentanyl from China has helped make the ongoing opioid epidemic worse.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The largest ethnic group within that population is Burmese Muslims – known as Rohingya – who have been denied Burmese citizenship, faced widespread human rights abuses and, starting in 2016, genocide at the hands of the Burmese military.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Several experts made mention of the latter point, telling Newsweek that graduates may be less of an exception than a sign of a widespread employment difficulties, which historically fall hardest on the newer entrants trying to get a foothold.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 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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Further surveys followed along with two public consultations attracting 60,000 people.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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And even in the approximately two dozen states where names are disclosed, winners are advised to avoid public scrutiny.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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