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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
Fatma Tanis, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
That Satisfies but Never Soars As the pandemic became more and more prolonged, Whannell and his co-writer/wife Corbett Tuck decided to channel their collectively challenging experience into Wolf Man, which is now another modern reimagining of a classic Universal monster à la The Invisible Man.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Set five years after the events of the first season, the world is still a post-apocalyptic mess as the Cordyceps fungus continues to wreak havoc on the world, which has been in a perpetual pandemic state.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In April 2020, with the COVID pandemic raging, Trump halted U.S. funding to the World Health Organization.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
That Satisfies but Never Soars As the pandemic became more and more prolonged, Whannell and his co-writer/wife Corbett Tuck decided to channel their collectively challenging experience into Wolf Man, which is now another modern reimagining of a classic Universal monster à la The Invisible Man.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
In 2007, the Global Financial Crisis started close to home, in U.S. subprime mortgage credit markets, reaching global pandemic scale in 2008.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Set five years after the events of the first season, the world is still a post-apocalyptic mess as the Cordyceps fungus continues to wreak havoc on the world, which has been in a perpetual pandemic state.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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Workplace loneliness is still an epidemic and employee engagement is at a ten-year low.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Grocery inflation during the height of the coronavirus epidemic reached a peak of 13.5% in 2022, while the overall rate of inflation for all products and services topped out at 9.1%.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Editors’ Picks Readers Share Their Near-Death Experiences Are Dental X-Rays Safe? Finance experts have been warning that widespread new levies would have serious consequences, including accelerating inflation and crimping economic growth.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The series, produced by Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television, has received widespread acclaim for its heartfelt humor and sharp social commentary.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2025
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In her book Conquering Uncertainty, leadership expert Tameka McNair, a director at Microsoft, reflects on a pervasive dilemma in modern leadership: being expected to deliver results through influence without direct authority.—
Chaitra Vedullapalli,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Conflicts with the United States and Iraq have created a pervasive atmosphere of suspicion and alarm.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Relaxed and tailored silhouettes were prevalent at Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and Kiton, offering a broad range of options for today’s modern gentleman.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Affordable housing and accessibility remains a prevalent issue for residents of Sacramento County.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Jan. 2025
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But Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said no such request was made.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bird flu, otherwise known as avian influenza a (H5N1), is particularly rife in California, where Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency over the virus.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Speculation has been rife about how these troops will fare.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN,
17 Dec. 2024
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Why did the singer, fiercely private, go so public in his support of Donald Trump during his final years, posting furious MAGA missives that horrified many longtime friends and fans?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2025
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Barcelona voiced their public support for Balde on social media while head coach Hansi Flick also commented on the situation in his post-match press conference.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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