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
These symptoms can sometimes be preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal problems.
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Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
For example, stress can induce short term issues like upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhea, while longer term stress can both cause and contribute to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Cases of diarrhea and hepatitis have also spiked.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Infected pets may experience lethargy, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
For example, stress can induce short term issues like upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhea, while longer term stress can both cause and contribute to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Cases of diarrhea and hepatitis have also spiked.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Infected pets may experience lethargy, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diarrhea
Noun
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Yet without a single footwork adjustment, Cherki trots up and nonchalantly whips a half-volley into the top corner.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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After the gentle shove, the cat hops back and instantly looks at Nova, then trots to the opposite side of the bed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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McClintock’s long stints in California’s capital of Sacramento were interspersed with several unsuccessful runs for statewide office.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The resort has 777 skiable miles with 61 runs and 8 lifts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diarrhea. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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