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
Facilities have also become more cautious when transferring residents with symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea between buildings.
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Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Symptoms in dogs include lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Around his first birthday — when kids are most vulnerable — my son suffered the severe, dehydrating diarrhea that rotavirus causes.
—Ben Lopman, STAT, 17 Jan. 2026
Although aloe gel is safe, aloe vera leaves are toxic to dogs and cats1 when ingested, causing lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
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Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Symptoms in dogs include lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Around his first birthday — when kids are most vulnerable — my son suffered the severe, dehydrating diarrhea that rotavirus causes.
—Ben Lopman, STAT, 17 Jan. 2026
Although aloe gel is safe, aloe vera leaves are toxic to dogs and cats1 when ingested, causing lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
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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
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Hatch and Dean Mika each made crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to end San Clemente’s runs.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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That capacity, paired with a reputation for speed and precision, is why Chief Sales Officer Blake Burroughs says major companies like Fanatics and Nike tap Topshelf during high‑stakes playoff runs.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diarrhea. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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