contagious
Example Sentences
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Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
But the contagious nature of the band’s biggest singles has, over time, earned them a fortified respect for the legacy.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
The virus is so contagious that any misstep could kill the patient on board and infect the crew members, who would then be vectors to spread the deadly pathogens across America.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
It’s caused by a virus in the same family as smallpox, though it’s less contagious and less dangerous.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
I try to grab her other hand, but she places it behind her back like I got a contagious disease.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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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