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

Any confusion, difficulty walking, shortness of breath or coughing up significant phlegm should prompt an immediate descent. — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Loyal Trump supporters are coughing up five-digit sums to their respective national fundraising committees for a ticket. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Symptoms include, among others, a persistent cough for three or more weeks, chest pain, coughing up blood and a fever. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

The Cubs bullpen surrendered eight runs — with all three relievers coughing up at least one and Trent Thornton’s five-run sixth the difference in the loss. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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

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