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 Certain probiotic strains, like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, can improve IBS symptoms, bloating, and diarrhea. Ashley Wong, Health, 10 Oct. 2025 Most people suffer, along with high fevers, headaches, muscle aches, diarrhea and stomach issues. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025 That the president of the United States has a lower approval rating than Diddy and diarrhea. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025 Though early research points at possibilities for using semaglutide to treat addiction and heart conditions, concerns about side effects — including nausea, diarrhea and constipation — persist. Surina Venkat, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diarrhea
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Noun
  • 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
  • The boy jumps out with his footy and trots away, bouncing it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The emphasis is on early service, flat crosses and near-post runs — perfect for a 6ft 4in (193cm) forward arriving late into the box.
    Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The Brewers have lost their last 10 postseason road games dating to 2018, and have just three runs and nine hits in the series.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diarrhea. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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