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Recent Examples of virus
The last time dioceses took such an action was during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were instructed to isolate to slow the spread of the virus.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Tomato spotted wilt virus cannot be cured and can quickly spread from plant to plant through thrips feeding.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
The virus is particularly dangerous for babies and young children, whose immune systems aren’t always developed enough to fight an infection.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 9 July 2025
People with cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease face a higher risk of severe illness associated with the virus.
—Minnesota Public Radio News, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Tomato spotted wilt virus cannot be cured and can quickly spread from plant to plant through thrips feeding.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
The virus is particularly dangerous for babies and young children, whose immune systems aren’t always developed enough to fight an infection.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 9 July 2025
People with cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease face a higher risk of severe illness associated with the virus.
—Minnesota Public Radio News, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virus
Noun
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Vaccination Rates Are Declining Despite the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and the potential severity of the disease, vaccination rates are declining.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Sitting or standing on the plate for just a few minutes can help with lymphatic drainage, in return reducing swelling, boosting the immune system, and lessening the chance of disease.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Complex contagion may have taken hold, in a malicious way, and begun spreading falsehood throughout the network at a rapid pace.—
Shaon Lahiri,
The Conversation,
7 July 2025
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Social media and hybrid workplaces have made our environments even more porous such that contagion spreads faster—emotionally and professionally.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Virus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virus. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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