contagious
Example Sentences
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Then, as if the decline were contagious, two weeks before Christmas, Grandpa Dodzi had a stroke.
From Literature
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“Because measles is highly contagious, it can spread quickly within communities, even among those who haven’t traveled. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get vaccinated before exposure occurs.”
From Los Angeles Times
“His personality is contagious to the audience. They love him. He’s a great performer.”
From Los Angeles Times
Meadowlark shrinks away from me with a horrified look on her face, like I’ve got a contagious disease.
From Literature
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Let’s hope his insouciance isn’t as contagious as the virus.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.