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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
During those post-pandemic years, government support for workers gave lower-income Americans a leg up.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Once boasting redemption rates above 95%, Michigan's redemption rate on its 10-cent deposit on some beverage bottles and cans has dropped significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Overseas revenue for Japanese animation first overtook local in the early pandemic era, colliding with global streaming platforms starting to accelerate distribution of Japanese anime overseas.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
During those post-pandemic years, government support for workers gave lower-income Americans a leg up.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The stock hit a record during the pandemic when shoppers rushed to update their homes and bought more products at the retailer.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Once boasting redemption rates above 95%, Michigan's redemption rate on its 10-cent deposit on some beverage bottles and cans has dropped significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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But the solution to the overreaction epidemic is emotion regulation—which will be vitally important to address our global challenges ahead.—
Marc Brackett,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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In 1977, a measles epidemic that killed two children in Los Angeles County spurred a dramatic crackdown on vaccine-shunning across the country.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Vietnam is prone to often deadly storms and flooding that cause widespread property damage, especially during the storm season from June until October.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Introduced in 1963, the cartridge gained widespread adoption among military snipers, law enforcement agencies, and hunters due to its exceptional power, accuracy, and versatility.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 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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The most prevalent ghost story in the Grand Canyon, according to Arizona Public Radio, is that of a young woman who traveled there with her husband and son shortly after the Grand Canyon Lodge was built in 1928.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Despite the prevalent use of AI, only 13% of enterprises are actually thriving with it according to recent EDB research—delivering outsized results, driving innovation at scale, and seeing measurable returns.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 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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Razer went public in 2017, listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, before going private again in 2022.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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The trio will also perform spacewalks and conduct public outreach activities, among other tasks.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2025.
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