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
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Remote work could account for as much as 64% of the overall rise in youth unemployment since the pandemic, the researchers found.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 June 2026
That means discussing communicable diseases — like many populations, the Amish, many of whom do vaccinate, have been increasingly hesitant since the Covid-19 pandemic — as well as genetic and other conditions.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Then the Covid-19 pandemic changed something fundamental.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Remote work could account for as much as 64% of the overall rise in youth unemployment since the pandemic, the researchers found.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Adjective
That ties with December for the highest share of homes delisted since March 2020, when the pandemic hit and the housing market froze.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 June 2026
That means discussing communicable diseases — like many populations, the Amish, many of whom do vaccinate, have been increasingly hesitant since the Covid-19 pandemic — as well as genetic and other conditions.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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African health authorities insisted the Ebola outbreak on the continent could be stopped and promised a vaccine would be ready by year-end, even as a top former US health official said the epidemic could be the worst ever.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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That epidemic was caused by the Zaire virus, which is the most common and deadliest form of Ebola.—
Jane Weaver,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But while fully solid-state batteries remain years away from widespread adoption, a transitional technology is beginning to reach the market.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Feminists in many countries, particularly in Latin America, have fought to enact femicide laws in response to pervasive violence against women.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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There are many, many beautiful corners to tuck yourself into here, which means there’s a pervasive sense of privacy, even when the hotel is packed for the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Eggplants can also spread blight, a fungal disease spread by insects, wind, water, and animals that is especially prevalent among potatoes and tomatoes.—
Felicia Feaster,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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Their focus on old values of community, mutual respect, reciprocity and the embrace of the gift economy is an antidote to the individualistic, competitive and combative discourse that’s prevalent in the West today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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That's our mission now is to help other DIYers learn how to do more on their project, from general contracting all the way through some of the actual construction elements.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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There are chances to take a deep dive into various history or literature classes beyond general education requirements, or for students to discover their passions or potential career pathways, Ellman said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Trust us, the drugstore aisles are rife with formulas boasting elegant finishes and suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin—all at a great value.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Dentistry is rife with judgment calls based on preferences, while oncology isn’t.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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After three hours of public comments and discussion June 4, the planning commission voted in favor of seeking more information from the Department of the Interior, which submitted the application.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Insider tip Suite 203 overlooks Shadow Mountain and offers a view of one of Aspen’s quirkiest pieces of public art—a 10-foot-tall Yeti.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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