contagious
Example Sentences
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This is a very high fatality rate—much higher than deaths caused by the virus behind Covid-19—but the virus is less contagious.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
The virus spreads from person to person through bodily fluids or exposure to the blood of an infected persons, who become contagious only once they display symptoms.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
While COVID-19 was airborne and far more contagious, he guesses hantavirus is 50 times more deadly.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
In infectious disease settings, for instance, systems that detect infections are often designed to accept more false positives to avoid missing contagious individuals.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
“Your mom has so much passion for art. It’s contagious, isn’t it?”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
Vocabulary lists containing contagious
Wonder
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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