as in epidemic
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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
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
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
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Noun
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
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
Noun
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Murthy's message reminds us that the cure for our isolation epidemic isn't found in therapy or medication, but in the simple act of showing up for each other.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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His family were coffee growers before a coffee rust epidemic forced them to switch to oranges.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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So, given the popularity of models like the Maverick, why have cheap vehicles gone nearly extinct? Higher margins on similar costs Back in the early 20th century, affordable cars were key to the widespread adoption of the automobile.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
27 June 2025
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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
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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Meanwhile, biometric authentication has become more prevalent.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Share general excitement about upcoming adventures without specifics.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Bosa consultant Schmidt Design Group will then come up with the park’s design, and a general development plan is expected to go before San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Board in the fall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Speculation was rife that Rose might become the new men’s designer of Louis Vuitton and later, Balenciaga (roles that ultimately went to Pharrell Williams and Pierpaolo Piccioli, respectively).—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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But that's actually really rife for making a ton of cool choices that keep the audience on their toes.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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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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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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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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