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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
Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Kenn Miller, Naperville Is DuPage homeless now tied to Dem’s handling of pandemic?
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Emily Burns, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
As the festival’s momentum was undeniable and built more and more anticipation each year—it was halted due to multiple circumstances including the 2020 and 2021 COVID-19 pandemic and the death of his cousin Donovon Lynch—who was fatally shot in VA Beach.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Noun
During the depths of the pandemic, Las Vegas’ blindingly bustling main boulevard jerked to a grinding halt that highlighted the unconventional traits of the world’s biggest entertainment mecca — like how the grand doors to Sin City’s extravagant resorts are never closed nor unstaffed.
—Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Kenn Miller, Naperville Is DuPage homeless now tied to Dem’s handling of pandemic?
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Since the pandemic, physical activity has become the largest segment in the U.S., eclipsing personal care and beauty, which now maintains the second-largest segment.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
As the festival’s momentum was undeniable and built more and more anticipation each year—it was halted due to multiple circumstances including the 2020 and 2021 COVID-19 pandemic and the death of his cousin Donovon Lynch—who was fatally shot in VA Beach.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemic
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For Christine’s and my generation in particular, the experience of having gone through the AIDS epidemic and the AIDS crisis was very formative.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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During the epidemic’s worst two years—2021 and 2022—more than 100,000 people in the United States died annually from drug overdoses.—
Vanda Felbab-Brown,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Portions of the Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley and Lower Mississippi Valleys all stand a chance of being hit with widespread showers and thunderstorms as the storm moves eastward to the Appalachians, the weather service said.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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As widespread flooding swamped Kentucky, Kentucky Route 160 in Knott County was closed due to a landslide, while some homes in Perry County were evacuated, and waters in Hardin County reached historic levels, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday afternoon.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The second Trump administration seems different, with more rapid and pervasive removal of information.—
Alejandro Paz,
The Conversation,
14 Feb. 2025
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Learn more By Emily Steel and Sydney Ember Emily Steel and Sydney Ember produced an investigation in 2023 on aviation safety that documented an alarming and pervasive pattern of airline close calls around the United States.—
Emily Steel,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This could result from machine-learning algorithms adapting to prevalent language patterns, leading to unexpected transcriptions.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond general skepticism about the need for people to wear an AI device on their chest, Humane never proved its pitch of AI Pins replacing smartphones.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Williams was one of several TCU players and Memphis Grizzlies officials who came to celebrate Bane, which also included head coach Taylor Jenkins and the franchise’s general manager Zach Kleiman.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Issues with bullying often stem from those on screen and problems with TV personalities have been rife over recent years.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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From my experience, these few books will guide you through the nightmare of historical misinformation and disinformation that is as rife regarding Texas as about any other subject.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
15 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The move came as a fragile ceasefire in Gaza hit new hurdles after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a stop to the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees due to be freed under the truce, in retaliation for public displays of Israeli hostages handed over in exchange in Gaza.—
Raneen Sawafta and James Mackenzie,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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In 2019, there were 319 incidents, and in 2023, there were 482, police said at a public hearing last February.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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