contagious
Example Sentences
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"They didn't even consider the possibility of having such a contagious disease," he added.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The highly contagious virus reached a peak of U.S. cases in 1952.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
And discontent can be contagious, ultimately having a ripple effect on worsening morale and productivity.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
ASF is highly contagious and lethal for pigs and wild boars, but it does not affect humans.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
I had contracted dragon pox shortly before arriving at school, and while I was no longer contagious, my pockmarked visage and greenish hue did not encourage many to approach me.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing contagious
Wonder
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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