pandemic

[pan-dem-ik] / pænˈdɛm ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

universal

Synonyms

STRONG

broad catholic common comprehensive cosmopolitan empyrean general generic regular sweeping total whole

WEAK

accepted all all over all-embracing all-inclusive astronomical celestial cosmic customary diffuse ecumenical extensive global multinational mundane omnipresent planetary prevalent stellar terrestrial ubiquitous undisputed unlimited unrestricted usual widespread worldly worldwide

Antonyms

STRONG

abnormal exclusive extraordinary incomplete individual infrequent narrow partial particular rare specific uncommon unusual

Example Sentences

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According to data from the state’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, the LAPD, CHP and the Sheriff’s Department saw recruitment dip significantly around the outbreak of the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times

The cost of excess refilling increased during the pandemic after regulators relaxed rules limiting early refills and consumers increasingly turned to mail-order pharmacies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stock is down 25% this year to its lowest levels since before the pandemic.

From Barron's

My first book stack started in 2020, a wry joke to demonstrate the extra time we could all devote to reading books during a pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times

Aarti took time away after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and the coronavirus pandemic dealt the nightlife scene a blow it is struggling to recover from.

From BBC

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