outbreaks (Meaning)
outbreaks
a sudden increase in numbers of a harmful organism and especially an insect within a particular area, a sudden or violent increase in activity or currency, something (as an epidemic or revolution) that breaks out, a sudden rise in the incidence of a disease, insurrection, revolt, a sudden increase in activity use, or acceptance
Synonyms & Antonyms of outbreaks
outbreaks Sentence Examples
- The recent measles outbreak has caused widespread concern and prompted mandatory vaccinations.
- The Ebola outbreak in West Africa devastated communities and stretched medical resources to the limit.
- Public health officials are monitoring a potential outbreak of influenza in the southern states.
- The food poisoning outbreak at the school cafeteria has affected over a hundred students.
- The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global outbreak that has reshaped life as we know it.
- Doctors are investigating an outbreak of unknown origin that has led to respiratory illnesses.
- The city is on high alert after an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza.
- The water supply has been contaminated, leading to an outbreak of gastrointestinal infections.
- The outbreak of violence in the region has forced thousands of people to flee their homes.
- The outbreak of political unrest poses a significant threat to stability and security.
FAQs About the word outbreaks
a sudden increase in numbers of a harmful organism and especially an insect within a particular area, a sudden or violent increase in activity or currency, some
flurries, bursts, outbursts, flare-ups, flares, surges, recurrences, flutters, increases, spurts
doldrums, slumps,calms,
The recent measles outbreak has caused widespread concern and prompted mandatory vaccinations.
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa devastated communities and stretched medical resources to the limit.
Public health officials are monitoring a potential outbreak of influenza in the southern states.
The food poisoning outbreak at the school cafeteria has affected over a hundred students.
