Thesaurus results for DIARRHEA

diarrhea

noun

ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə

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 Pets infected with salmonella can become lethargic and have diarrhea, vomiting, or decreased appetite. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Lual reached Akobo with her granddaughter, Bhan Tut Mut, but could not find food assistance and worried for the infant who has developed diarrhea. —

ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026 But the pair had plenty to say about making their classic comedy, which proved definitively that women could both write and headline a raunchy ensemble comedy —getting drunk on planes, vomiting in wedding dress shops, and having diarrhea in the street. —

Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026 For example, people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may find that fiber helps decrease symptoms like diarrhea, according to the Cleveland Clinic. —

Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diarrhea

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Noun

Being hangry is a real threat to your social life today, as Mercury trots into your community sector.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
While saddled up on Bella, Kynleigh happily trots through her house, excited to show Bella a spot she's never seen before.

— Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026