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contagious

[kuhn-tey-juhs] / kənˈteɪ dʒəs /


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And discontent can be contagious, ultimately having a ripple effect on worsening morale and productivity.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

ASF is highly contagious and lethal for pigs and wild boars, but it does not affect humans.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But the contagious nature of the band’s biggest singles has, over time, earned them a fortified respect for the legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

He tore at his blindfold as if it were a contagious body whose disease he might catch.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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