expectorates

present tense third-person singular of expectorate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectorates
Verb
  • There were all these technical components in place, specifically for when Cliff spits in Jason’s face and when the plastic wrap goes around Cliff’s head.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
  • When Kaliya spits fire, Krishna dances across its many heads, crushing them.
    Seamus Sullivan September 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the next step of the project will involve towing the system offshore to waters deeper than 164 feet (50 meters) for installation, testing, and connection to the grid.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Garlic Parmesan has long been a go-to seasoning for wings, breadsticks, and pasta, which is why your mouth probably waters at the mention of it.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Expectorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectorates. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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