Definition of diarrheanext
as in trots
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference

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Recent Examples of diarrhea Eating avocados can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 26 June 2026 The only way to help those infected is to provide supportive care, health officials say, like giving medicine to support blood pressure, reduce vomiting and diarrhea, and manage fever and pain. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Some gummies contain 2 to 5 grams of sugar each, plus sugar alcohols like maltitol or sorbitol that may cause gas or diarrhea in sensitive users, along with artificial colors or preservatives. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 The chances of side effects were also similar in each group, with 3 percent or fewer reporting mild, moderate, and nonserious events such as diarrhea and headache. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for diarrhea
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Noun
  • Contributing Travel Editor Andrew Sessa spins the globe — and trots around it, too — to bring CNT the latest and greatest news and notes from destinations far and wide.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
  • Both hitters, Contreras in particular, admired their shots before beginning their trots around the bases.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • The Dodgers lost a game Wednesday by six runs, 7-1 to the Athletics.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Instead of making frantic runs for burger buns, charcoal and ice-cold drinks, Walmart+ members can have all their summer cookout essentials dropped right at their door, often the same day, with no delivery fee on eligible orders.
    Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diarrhea. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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