contagious
Example Sentences
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Australian wildlife workers have launched an unprecedented effort to vaccinate wild populations of little penguins against the highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The latest case involved a juvenile who had been living abroad and now lives in Orange County; the child was contagious with measles while passing through Los Angeles International Airport, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
One piece of good news: Cyclosporiasis is rarely contagious between people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
People usually only become contagious after developing symptoms, and it takes two to 21 days for symptoms to appear.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 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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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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