contagious
Example Sentences
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Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease, which can lead to severe complication and death.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 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
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
Some seafood products sold to California businesses were recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with the highly contagious norovirus, according to the FDA.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Still, there are times—like now—when it’s next to impossible not to smile, and the smiling is contagious, and then so is the cracking up.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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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