mononucleosis

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

During his second season, Darnold became a punchline when he had to miss three games with mononucleosis, commonly referred to as the “kissing disease.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Before advancing his chess game while idled during COVID, he learned how to solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than 40 seconds while battling mononucleosis as a teenager.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Knipe says he became interested in the biology of herpesviruses as an undergraduate while recovering from a bout of mononucleosis.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2023

A test for mononucleosis was negative, so they sent him home after arranging for him to follow up with an ear, nose and throat doctor.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2022

This was despite the fact that his Cal Tech grades left much to be desired, even considering his long bout with mononucleosis.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson