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pandemic

[pan-dem-ik] / pænˈdɛm ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
universal
Synonyms
STRONG
broad catholic common comprehensive cosmopolitan empyrean general generic regular sweeping total whole
WEAK
accepted all all over all-embracing all-inclusive astronomical celestial cosmic customary diffuse ecumenical extensive global multinational mundane omnipresent planetary prevalent stellar terrestrial ubiquitous undisputed unlimited unrestricted usual widespread worldly worldwide
Antonyms
STRONG
abnormal exclusive extraordinary incomplete individual infrequent narrow partial particular rare specific uncommon unusual

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UnitedHealth touted its “strong medical cost management and favorable reserve development” while conceding that people used medical services more frequently, a trend that has persisted since the pandemic ended.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Cook moved swiftly to mitigate the impact of pandemic shutdowns by diversifying Apple’s supply chain and shifting production of iPhones from China to India.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Not long after the global pandemic shut down the college baseball season in 2020, Gardner-Webb coach Jim Chester received a message that seemed too good to be true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The last al-Qaida-connected attack within the U.S. occurred before the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

To illustrate this, Korn points to the Spanish flu pandemic.

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