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
Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
She has been elected twice by county voters to four-year terms as supervisor of elections, managed voting during the coronavirus pandemic, countered conspiracy theorists attempting to sow distrust and led the move into a state-of-the-art election headquarters.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Both of those gains, though, are filling holes left by expiring pandemic grants.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
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Noun
So how do these young teens – who were third graders when the pandemic began and kindergartners when President Donald Trump first took office – perceive school and their life beyond childhood?
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
She has been elected twice by county voters to four-year terms as supervisor of elections, managed voting during the coronavirus pandemic, countered conspiracy theorists attempting to sow distrust and led the move into a state-of-the-art election headquarters.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Adjective
Pressure to employ minors increased during the pandemic emergency, when labor shortages spread nationwide.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Both of those gains, though, are filling holes left by expiring pandemic grants.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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Read Next National Amid loneliness ‘epidemic’ in US, one group maintains strong community, poll finds April 25, 2025 2:37 PM Read Next National One racial group in US is more religious than others, poll finds.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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The nation’s chief health officer advocated letting a measles epidemic run its course, unimpeded by vaccinations.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The plaintiffs said in court filings that Trump's drastic downsizing of federal agencies will result in an array of widespread harms to the public, including gutting disaster relief programs, public health services, food safety inspections, and contagious disease prevention.—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Now, it’s being discussed and measured in people’s bloodwork on a more widespread basis.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The paradox facing today's executives is both pervasive and costly.—
Lynn Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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One big surprise is just how pervasive these adaptations have been.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Another common disease ticks spread is Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a disease that is very prevalent in North Carolina, Hayes said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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That was the most prevalent worry expressed in mid-April.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The name, image and likeness deals rife in college athletics have overturned the landscape, and a looming settlement between the NCAA and Congress will create a revenue-sharing plan that could enrich football and basketball programs, while potentially depleting the rosters of Olympic sports teams.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2025
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Injuries were rife across the roster, ineffective play from veterans was a real concern and the goaltending was a question mark.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking skills, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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The effect of this cut will be that fewer students in Florida’s public high schools have access to advanced math classes like AP Calculus AB, which was taken by 16,321 of these students in the school year that just ended (according to the Florida Department of Education).—
Paul Cottle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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