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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charley horses
Noun
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Peterson has played limited minutes in the second halves of games since returning from his two-game absence also caused by cramps.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026 -
That included three or more loose stools within a 24-hour period, or what is more than normal for that specific person, or vomiting with one of the following symptoms – diarrhea, muscle aches, headaches, abdominal cramps or a fever.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Many problems, including excessive vomiting or dehydration, asthma or pneumonia, or the need for stitches or a minor fracture, can be handled at an urgent care.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The stitches essentially served to make the crotch area of the suits larger, smoother and more aerodynamic, allowing the jumpers to fly farther than the competition.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Charley horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charley%20horses. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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