as in infectious
capable of being passed by physical contact from one person to another
communicable diseases that are usually transmitted sexually
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Recent Examples of communicable
Measles is one of the most highly communicable infections.
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.
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Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
This misconception tends to be due to the rise in influenza and other communicable respiratory infections in the colder months.
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Patty Weasler, Rn,
Verywell Health,
9 Oct. 2024
Hanage foresees wastewater analysis being used to track other communicable viruses, like mpox.
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Chris Stokel-Walker,
WIRED,
4 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for communicable
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.
—
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
This misconception tends to be due to the rise in influenza and other communicable respiratory infections in the colder months.
—
Patty Weasler, Rn,
Verywell Health,
9 Oct. 2024
Hanage foresees wastewater analysis being used to track other communicable viruses, like mpox.
—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
WIRED,
4 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for communicable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicable
Adjective
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The atmosphere is infectious, attracting a discerning international crowd, yacht enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and travelers who are seeking a blend of luxury and authenticity.
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Vibrant animation, infectious energy, and a killer soundtrack make this a future cult favorite.
Adjective
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Transmission occurs human-to-human following close and prolonged contact during the early phase of the illness, when the virus is more transmissible, according to WHO.
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But Heidrich says the researchers observed that some of the transmissible microbes were associated with poor health.
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“Communicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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