CONTAGION Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

contagion

noun

Definition of contagion

as in virus

sickness that can be passed from one person, plant, or animal to another The rumors spread like a contagion.

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Recent Examples of contagion Circuit breakers were triggered once again, and contagion across the region saw steep declines for the Nikkei, led by the big tech names. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 28 July 2026 Organisers wanted to avoid any risk of contagion as the race passed through the valley. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2026 These conditions make Ebola especially risky, as early symptoms can be mistaken for other illnesses such as malaria and delay detection, increasing risks of contagion. — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Tarasoff also led to contagion notification standards in the Covid era. — M. Sara Rosenthal, STAT, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for contagion

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During the early days of the pandemic, Prem and his team dispatched medical staff to Singapore’s checkpoints for virus screening, as well as to foreign worker dormitories to care for workers who fell ill.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
In a world that’s been ravaged by a virus, with many living on the skids, survivors face roaming scavengers called Reapers.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

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But on an ordinary mission, Hawks discovers a bizarre magic plague, a secret plan hatched by the Separatist army, and a contract with Republic intelligence to take on jobs the army can’t do.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Most people go to campgrounds to escape the plagues of modern technology, so try to keep the decibels to a minimum.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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