expectorated

Definition of expectoratednext
past tense of expectorate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectorated
Verb
  • Angered by the demonstration, Keenan first screamed at the protesters and then spit in the face of one.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • In my experience, ChatGPT is still a pretty bad writer and can’t hack the existential risk involved in spitting out a compelling thesis.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Her father’s family was forced to leave the Palestinian city of Safed in 1948 during the Nakba, in which 750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes to make way for the establishment of the burgeoning state of Israel.
    Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
  • According to the court, prospective military members can seek relief after the case has completely moved through the courts, while active service members face a more serious hardship by being expelled from the military.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Add mulch around the base to hold in moisture, and make sure the plants are sufficiently watered.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • John Slattery in Vladimir, wandering around on the sidelines, knocking back cocktails and running out to the backyard every hour or so to make sure his lettuce has been adequately watered.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Nana and the boys were leaning against the railing as a fin whale exhaled.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
  • Wall Street, for the first time since the war began, exhaled.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, the district faced mounting financial pressures after federal stimulus funds that the city received following the 2008 recession expired.
    Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
  • Toss expired products like sunscreen and bug spray to ensure safety and effectiveness during summer activities.
    Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
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“Expectorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectorated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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