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infections

NOUN

contamination

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bug disease epidemic flu pollution virus

STRONG

contagion corruption defilement germs impurity poison

WEAK

communicability contagiousness insanitation septicity what's going around

Antonyms

WEAK

sanitation sterility

Example Sentences

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Local scientists believe it is more likely that the infections aboard the cruise ship occurred in another region.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

This made it difficult for his body to fight infections, carry oxygen and stop bleeding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Canadian authorities confirmed another case on Sunday, bringing the number of infections among cruise passengers to 11.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The Andes virus has a long incubation period, and the World Health Organization said there may be more infections “in the coming weeks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Worse than surgeries, or infections, or waking up on a bad morning barely able to breathe.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott