contagious
Example Sentences
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The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever an international emergency.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
It’s a perennial pathogen, highly contagious and extremely deadly, and its occasional flareups could threaten a global disaster.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
I think courage is contagious in this context too.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
The recent cases involve the rare and highly contagious Bundibugyo virus, which is less known than the Zaire strain responsible for several past outbreaks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
“They would write it themselves, no one could read it, and it would be a lie. Besides, if they ever did have something contagious, they wouldn’t stay home. They’d come here and breathe on everybody.”
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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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