POXES Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

pox

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Definition of pox

as in voodoo

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Recent Examples of pox There are excellent vaccines for many of the most contagious viral diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, shingles, polio, RSV, HPV, herpes, rotavirus, influenza and Covid-19. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 There are excellent vaccines for many of the most contagious viral diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, shingles, polio, RSV, HPV, rotavirus, influenza and Covid-19. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 May 2026 One study found that autoimmune patients treated with CAR T still made antibodies for diseases they’d been previously vaccinated against, like chicken pox and measles. — Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026 Beulah Park sits at the bottom of the district in terms of vaccination rates for numerous vaccines, including measles, chicken pox and polio. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pox

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The episode explores the story of Madame LaLaurie (Kathy Bates), her cruel actions, and what voodoo priestess Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett) did to her.

— Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026
According to evidence summarized by the Supreme Judicial Court, Sanders had become consumed by conspiracy theories involving the Illuminati and expressed fears about voodoo before the killings.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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Malhotra, one of India’s most experienced execs and producers, launched Abundantia back in 2013 after exiting a role as COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures and a shorter spell leading Balaji Motion Pictures.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
There's a fittingly witchy gift shop filled with all sorts of tchotchkes and collectibles, including spell books, tarot cards, cups for reading tea leaves, and a selection of history books.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

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