Thesaurus results for COLIC

colic

noun

as in cramps

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Recent Examples of colic Best homeopathic or organic baby gas relief product This natural remedy for babies, which can be used up to six times per day, is formulated to relieve colic, gas and reflux symptoms in a way that is fast, safe, gentle and great-tasting. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for colic

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cramps

Noun

The citrate pulls water into the colon and causes a laxative effect, stomach cramps or gas, Cassetty and Shelgikar said.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Her hands had lasting damage—cramps and pains that got worse as the temperature outside got colder.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026