Thesaurus results for COLIC

colic

noun

as in cramps

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Recent Examples of colic This origin underscores dill’s long-standing role as a calming remedy, traditionally used to relieve colic, indigestion, and pain. —

Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Jan. 2026 Mink learned mineral masses may have formed in the horse’s intestines, which could result in impaction colic and be fatal. —

Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2025 With gallstones, the pain is known as gallbladder attacks or biliary colic. —

Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025 The rare photo of Aurora that accompanied the revelation that the newborn has colic came after Blanchard shared side-by-side photos to highlight her weight loss transformation. —

Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for colic

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cramps

Noun

Before his illness, things seemed to be on the mend with his cramps.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
So even though the literature on the link between menstruation and cramps is limited, the peripheral benefits of the nutrient may still contribute to easier and less painful periods.

— Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026