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
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Peloton’s stock value is a fraction of the peak in 2021, when enforced pandemic lockdowns led to a surge in home exercise and rocketing equipment and subscription sales.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Louise Dewast, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
In May, the Justice Department opened an investigation into Cuomo regarding his testimony on the City’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as governor.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 June 2025
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Noun
As a result of this downward pressure on prices, some of the markets that became the most overheated during the pandemic homebuying frenzy are now cooling fast.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Peloton’s stock value is a fraction of the peak in 2021, when enforced pandemic lockdowns led to a surge in home exercise and rocketing equipment and subscription sales.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Adjective
The library, which covers a full city block of downtown, had been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
—Louise Dewast, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
In May, the Justice Department opened an investigation into Cuomo regarding his testimony on the City’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as governor.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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They were born out of a pitiless epidemic, as a poignant yet futile attempt to allow his subjects to live forever on film.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
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Pure Heroine and Melodrama left indelible marks on mainstream music; Lorde is instrumental to the 21st-century whisper-singer epidemic.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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While the possibilities are vast, some applications are better positioned than others for early, widespread adoption—thanks to existing demand, supporting infrastructure and familiar user behaviors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The livelihoods of creatives are under pressure from the rapid advance of AI technology and its widespread adoption, with users of tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and many others able to generate images, videos and artwork using simple prompts at low cost.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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For the first time this year, consumers pulled back on spending as the bad mood that’s been pervasive since tariffs hit caught up with retail data.—
Irina Ivanova,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Such ambition and optimism were pervasive across BIO.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, companies must keep pace with evolving data and AI regulations to avoid compliance pitfalls, particularly as non-human identities become more prevalent.—
Arun Shrestha,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, biometric authentication has become more prevalent.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The Contour Face is fabulous for those interested in general regeneration or alleviating signs of aging, but those with acne-prone skin should consider its Clear mask which utilizes blue light, clinically proven to kill acne-causing bacteria.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The new moon in your sign on January 29 will bring forward a fresh start in your finances as well as your life in general.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Interest in Bruno Guimaraes and Sven Botman was rife too, but Newcastle again acted swiftly with a strong desire to secure them after others didn’t move.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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With preliminary frameworks in place for the U.K. and China, speculation is rife about whom the following agreements may be with.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The two are rarely spotted together, making their public debut in 2024 at the British Grand Prix.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The status quo, where vast tracts remain available only for low-fee grazing, utilities, or recreation, locks in modest public returns.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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