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Recent Examples of viruses
All viruses change over time – and the type of virus that causes COVID-19 does so especially quickly.
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Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2026
All the vaccines available for children this year protect against three different influenza viruses (two A viruses and one B virus).
—Dr. Kristina Bryant, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
And a third found that the medication may have a broader antiviral effect against other respiratory viruses, including the influenza virus.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
With respiratory viruses also prevalent in colder weather, how can people distinguish between seasonal allergies and a virus?
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2026
All the vaccines available for children this year protect against three different influenza viruses (two A viruses and one B virus).
—Dr. Kristina Bryant, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
And a third found that the medication may have a broader antiviral effect against other respiratory viruses, including the influenza virus.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
With respiratory viruses also prevalent in colder weather, how can people distinguish between seasonal allergies and a virus?
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viruses
diseases
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The pair is part of a community of caregivers and their clients in Atlanta who experience the arts together as a way to manage the stress and impact of cognitive diseases.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hair loss can be caused by genetics, hormones, age, or underlying medical conditions (like some autoimmune diseases).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Viruses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viruses. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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