Synonyms of coughing up

coughing up

verb

present participle of cough up

as in relinquishing

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

finally got my brother to cough up the dough he owed me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquishing
• rendering
• turning in
• giving up
• surrendering
• laying down
• turning over
• handing over
• delivering
• yielding
• transferring
• ceding
• abandoning
• resigning
• parting (with)
• committing
• waiving
• entrusting
• releasing
• forfeiting
• discarding
• consigning
• renouncing
• shedding
• deserting
• forsaking
• abnegating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keeping
• retaining
• withholding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coughing up

The 42-year-old righty has allowed nine homers in eight starts this season, permitting at least one in five turns and coughing up multiple home runs in three. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

After being brought back to shore, Nathaniel began coughing up sand. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Until then, symptoms such as a persistent or worsening cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, hoarseness or unexplained weight loss warrant a conversation with a healthcare provider. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 31 July 2026

Common symptoms include coughing, chest pain, coughing up blood, weakness or fatigue, and fevers. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 July 2026

The mold could cause infections that may lead to coughing up blood in people with allergic reactions or certain lung diseases, as well as fever and other symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 June 2026

Causes of death and identification of the deceased Busch collapsed Wednesday while testing in a Chevrolet simulator, prompting a 911 call describing shortness of breath, high fever and coughing up blood. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026

Busch was coughing up blood and experiencing shortness of breath on Wednesday while getting ready for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 May 2026

The moment is reminiscent of Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) coughing up that leftover Demogorgon tentacle after he’s been rescued at the end of Stranger Things Season 1. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 May 2026