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
Most side effects reported with magnesium are gastrointestinal (GI), including nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
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Kirstyn Hill, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
The form mentioned risks such as diarrhea, constipation, gas, and fussiness.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Other signs include avoiding the litter box, changes in appetite, vomiting, or diarrhea—especially during disruptions like new household members being introduced or changes in routine.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Other concerning symptoms can include lower abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, persistent diarrhea or constipation, and changes in stool color or consistency, Kamal said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Kirstyn Hill, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
The form mentioned risks such as diarrhea, constipation, gas, and fussiness.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Other signs include avoiding the litter box, changes in appetite, vomiting, or diarrhea—especially during disruptions like new household members being introduced or changes in routine.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Other concerning symptoms can include lower abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, persistent diarrhea or constipation, and changes in stool color or consistency, Kamal said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diarrhea
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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
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Being hangry is a real threat to your social life today, as Mercury trots into your community sector.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hoerner went 3 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs, extending his on-base streak to 11 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Colton Ludwig also drove in two runs for Kaneland (2-4-1).—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diarrhea. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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