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as in vomiting
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
the terrible smell of rotting fish made me gag
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as in choking
to experience complete or partial blockage of the windpipe
took a bite that was too large and began to gag
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as in joking
to make jokes
the actor typically mugs and gags through his movies, but in his latest vehicle he plays it straight
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Recent Examples of gagging
Demoustier holds her nose and mimes gagging.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
In 2026, the same character is gagging over a grim condo, and tasked to whip up puff pieces after being mass-fired from her newspaper.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
In 2020, D’Amelio and her sister Dixie were criticized for making faces and gagging noises to food served to them by personal chef Aaron May during an episode of a YouTube show.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Even if the first episode had everyone gagging (literally).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The actors played brother and sister duo Jon Snow and Sansa Stark for eight seasons on HBO’s blockbuster series, which is why Turner is seen gagging on set after locking lips with Harington.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Love Is Blind star Jordan Keltner is getting plenty of attention after whipping up a chicken smoothie that left his fiancé (and viewers) gagging.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
The most terrifying part, however, will truly leave you gagging.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
That comment instantly causes the daughter to make gagging and vomiting noises.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Aug. 2025
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
In 2026, the same character is gagging over a grim condo, and tasked to whip up puff pieces after being mass-fired from her newspaper.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
In 2020, D’Amelio and her sister Dixie were criticized for making faces and gagging noises to food served to them by personal chef Aaron May during an episode of a YouTube show.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Even if the first episode had everyone gagging (literally).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The actors played brother and sister duo Jon Snow and Sansa Stark for eight seasons on HBO’s blockbuster series, which is why Turner is seen gagging on set after locking lips with Harington.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Love Is Blind star Jordan Keltner is getting plenty of attention after whipping up a chicken smoothie that left his fiancé (and viewers) gagging.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
The most terrifying part, however, will truly leave you gagging.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
That comment instantly causes the daughter to make gagging and vomiting noises.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gagging
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If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Clarke recalled crawling to the bathroom and vomiting from the pain before realizing something was seriously wrong.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The highlight came when Kenny Omega tried to smoke a cigar, only to start choking as his peers looked on in disgust.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Referees can be seen waving a frantic conclusion to the proceedings just as one fighter is choking another to the point of blackout.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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After joking, Bruno let his client and her followers know that the exercise was meant to target the core and back muscles.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Jack White served as the show’s deadpan musical director, cueing music off a boombox and joking with Colbert during the hour-long episode.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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“Gagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gagging. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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