virus

noun

Definition of virusnext
as in disease

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Recent Examples of virus She was diagnosed with the hepatitis C virus after sharing tattoo needles with ex-husband Tommy Lee in 2002. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026 The virus is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, including Southeast Asia, the Western Pacific islands, Latin America and Africa. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Giu pays Father Joe a visit and gets infected with the same virus after being lured into the confession box. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026 By the end, the clasp, which incorporates a personal poem, looms large in comparison, representing the virus overwhelming the community. — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for virus
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  1. disease
  2. contagion
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  • Additionally, animals carry diseases, such as rabies and leptospirosis, that can be fatal to people.
    — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • People with thyroid disease, kidney, liver or heart problems, or those taking NSAIDs, opiate pain medications or certain antidepressants can actually take in too much water.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of disease
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  • Next might follow fears about contagion, vulnerability, age, or heredity and how these may affect body and mind.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories While driving through the snowy darkness one night, the courier comes face to the face with the results of a contagion — the Umbrella Corporation’s infamous T-virus — and chaos ensues.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Virus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virus. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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