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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 Even trickier, the diarrhea can seem to clear before flaring up again because the parasite is still reproducing in your gut. — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026 An over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medication, such as loperamide, for mild diarrhea. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 The federal health agency has received nearly 7,000 reports of people across the country experiencing diarrhea and other symptoms associated with cyclosporiasis. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 The disease causes severe diarrhea and nausea for a few days or up to a couple months. — Jaewon Kang, Fortune, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for diarrhea

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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
Contributing Travel Editor Andrew Sessa spins the globe — and trots around it, too — to bring CNT the latest and greatest news and notes from destinations far and wide.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

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In 397 plate appearances, Hunter Goodman has hit 31 long balls (3rd in MLB), tallied 57 RBIs and scored 64 runs (15th in MLB).

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Just shy of half of their runs — 11 of 23 — came across two games (an 8-6 loss to the Brewers on Saturday and 8-5 loss to the Astros on Monday).

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

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