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infections

NOUN

contamination

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bug disease epidemic flu pollution virus

STRONG

contagion corruption defilement germs impurity poison

WEAK

communicability contagiousness insanitation septicity what's going around

Antonyms

WEAK

sanitation sterility

Example Sentences

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DNA evidence revealed bacteria associated with oral health problems, including dental disease, but there was no indication of widespread epidemic infections.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Local scientists believe it is more likely that the infections aboard the cruise ship occurred in another region.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

This made it difficult for his body to fight infections, carry oxygen and stop bleeding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Canadian authorities confirmed another case on Sunday, bringing the number of infections among cruise passengers to 11.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But Margaret had been trained as a surgical nurse, which meant sterility was her specialty—it was key to preventing deadly infections in patients in the operating room.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot