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diarrhea

noun

ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə

Definition of diarrhea

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 Think intense or extended exercise, illness with vomiting or diarrhea, hot weather combined with physical labor and anyone who genuinely struggles to drink enough plain water. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026 But their happiness was soon overshadowed when his tiny body rejected food, with vomiting and diarrhea after every bottle, up to eight times a day. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Traveler’s diarrhea and cholera are still an important cause of illness around the world. — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Some have reported an upset stomach, heartburn, and sometimes diarrhea. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diarrhea

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The movie trots along like an obliging corgi pup; TV director Gregor and DP Zac Nicholson give it a gilded mark of quality.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Outside, another Pom, named Armand, trots across a massive video marquee, watching over Flamingo Road like a furry patron saint of indulgence.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

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And among those five appearances, their three best postseason runs have all come in the past three seasons.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026
Arizona’s Corbin Burnes gave five runs and five hits in 4 2/3 innings, leaving after reaching his 75-pitch limit.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

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