as in afflicts
to cause persistent suffering to
plagued by a cough for all of last week
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as in epidemics
a widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death
the Black Death was a plague that killed about one third of Europe's population in the Middle Ages
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Noun
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Fall is when a lot of seasonal illnesses start going around.—
Elizabeth Medeiros,
Health,
22 Mar. 2025 -
However, no illnesses have been reported to date.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use these tips to further avoid spreading harmful pests.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Tips for Stopping Invasive Pests Awareness is a big part of keeping invasive pests at bay.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Plagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plagues. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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