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Recent Examples of virus
Artichokes have strict climate requirements, plant sucking aphids, and are prone to getting several viruses, probably even COVID.
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Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
That sickness is caused by a virus typically spread by rats and mice.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Immunoglobulin, proteins that are supposed to identify and attack parasites or a virus, instead go after the otherwise harmless allergen.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 15 Apr. 2025
The virus is typically spread through deep bite wounds, according to the ASPCA.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
That sickness is caused by a virus typically spread by rats and mice.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Immunoglobulin, proteins that are supposed to identify and attack parasites or a virus, instead go after the otherwise harmless allergen.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 15 Apr. 2025
The virus is typically spread through deep bite wounds, according to the ASPCA.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virus
Noun
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Pakistan is writing a new story of hope in which every child can survive and thrive and communities are protected from this preventable disease.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Executive will lose much from a public perception of its lawlessness and all of its attendant contagions.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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In dense neighborhoods, the events play out like a contagion.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Virus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virus. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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