as in infection
sickness that can be passed from one person, plant, or animal to another
Parents are advised to vaccinate their children against contagious diseases.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples of contagious disease in a Sentence
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Recent Examples on the Web
In its annual worldwide threat assessment, the U.S. intelligence community ranked vulnerability to a large-scale outbreak of contagious disease among the top threats facing the country.
—
Lisa Monaco, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2020
In June, North Carolina passed a mask restriction, which allows people to wear medical or surgical-grade masks in public to prevent spreading contagious disease, but law enforcement and property owners can ask people to remove those masks to verify their identity.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
Keeping vaccinations up-to-date helps protect individuals and communities from contagious diseases, reducing the spread of infections and potential outbreaks.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 4 Aug. 2024
Climate change exacerbates chronic and contagious disease, worsens food and water shortages, increases the risk of pandemics, and aggravates mass displacement.
—Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2019
See all Example Sentences for contagious disease 
Lisa Monaco, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2020
In June, North Carolina passed a mask restriction, which allows people to wear medical or surgical-grade masks in public to prevent spreading contagious disease, but law enforcement and property owners can ask people to remove those masks to verify their identity.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
Keeping vaccinations up-to-date helps protect individuals and communities from contagious diseases, reducing the spread of infections and potential outbreaks.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 4 Aug. 2024
Climate change exacerbates chronic and contagious disease, worsens food and water shortages, increases the risk of pandemics, and aggravates mass displacement.
—Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2019
See all Example Sentences for contagious disease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contagious disease
Noun
-
Additionally, secondhand marijuana smoke has higher levels of fine particulate matter, which can cause cardiovascular disease and lung irritation and make respiratory infections and asthma attacks more likely.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
-
Uncontrolled tooth decay can lead to infections, loss of teeth and painful abscesses.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Even if the person never feels ill, that worker should be tested and given the antiviral drug Tamiflu to reduce their risk of ever developing symptoms or passing the virus to close contacts.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
-
Trump faced heavy criticism for downplaying the virus, promoting unproven remedies and clashing with his own health experts, most notably Dr. Anthony Fauci.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Monitor and treat chronic conditions: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, liver disease, or kidney disease can affect ferritin levels.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
-
This condition increases your dog's risk of developing diseases such as diabetes and pancreatitis, which can be fatal for your pup.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Although most bacterial strains are harmless, some strains can make people sick and cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness or pneumonia, according to the CDC.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
-
Because of these shifts, pregnant people can get sicker than others from a variety of illnesses and infections, including the flu.Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near contagious disease
Cite this Entry
“Contagious disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contagious%20disease. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share