as in epidemic
medical
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
Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Brands like Rolex saw unprecedented growth in the secondary market during the pandemic, with Rolex’s market share peaking at 43.9 percent in early 2022, according to a report from watches reseller Chrono24.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Increased federal support of science during this time allowed the United States to emerge with new drugs, vaccine platforms with the potential to treat a variety of chronic diseases, and insights on how to effectively detect and respond to pandemic threats.
—Deborah Fuller, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Before the pandemic, Jackson County Public Health had about 30 employees, but swelled to about 120 during the crisis.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Brands like Rolex saw unprecedented growth in the secondary market during the pandemic, with Rolex’s market share peaking at 43.9 percent in early 2022, according to a report from watches reseller Chrono24.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Grants were even higher in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2022, but those are considered outlier years because the city received hundreds of millions in federal pandemic relief.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Increased federal support of science during this time allowed the United States to emerge with new drugs, vaccine platforms with the potential to treat a variety of chronic diseases, and insights on how to effectively detect and respond to pandemic threats.
—Deborah Fuller, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
Noun
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Days earlier, the Administration dismissed the entire staff of the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV Policy, which directed initiatives within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, such as the initiative to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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On America's Drug Crisis On March 18, Kennedy said top priorities of his department include ending America's epidemic of chronic illness by focusing on safe, wholesome food, clean water and eliminating environmental toxins.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Part of their widespread appeal is that they are made to be, as the name says, crispy and crunchy.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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The rashes may appear in a small area or be widespread on different body parts, such as arms, legs, back, and groin areas.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This phenomenon is particularly pervasive in academic settings, where the prioritization of emotional identification over intellectual discipline has rendered universities vulnerable to ideological infiltration.—
Kevin Waldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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But around some water coolers the talk isn’t as pervasive because the jobs aren’t impacted much.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, the disease is so prevalent that the organization has identified tuberculosis as one of the top 10 leading causes of deaths worldwide.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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While YouTube’s growth has been prevalent across all age groups, the viewing increase has been greatest among adults 65+ at +96%.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mélanie Turpin has been named general manager of human resources.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Denver Nuggets have released a statement on the firing of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Children outwitting their parents in the technology stakes is clearly rife.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Speculation is rife once again that Musk could leave his role at the quasi-official Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) soon.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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Ever since then, Mavs general manager Nico Harrison has been public enemy No. 1 in Dallas.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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As Obama explained to Bush, the rumors surrounding her decision to simply bow out of some aspects of public life proves how many expectations women still carry on their shoulders.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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