Thesaurus results for DIARRHEA

diarrhea

noun

ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə

as in trots

abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference

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Recent Examples of diarrhea Many detox teas contain laxatives like senna, which can cause side effects like diarrhea, cramping, and bloating if overused. —

Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026 For The Union-Tribune Release the kratom Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, whose leaves are used as the active ingredient in a host of compounds and supplements to self-treat conditions such as pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression. —

Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea and stomach cramps and typically goes away on its own, according to the Cleveland Clinic. —

Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 Daraxonrasib side effects reported in the phase 1 and 2 trials included rash, diarrhea, mouth and throat inflammation, and fatigue. —

Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for diarrhea

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Noun

Both hitters, Contreras in particular, admired their shots before beginning their trots around the bases.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The Dominican team set a WBC record for home runs in this tournament – and, presumably, a record for ensuing bat flips and elaborate home run trots that turn a perfunctory trip around the bases into a performative celebration of national identity and personal swagger.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026