gagging

present participle of gag

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gagging That comment instantly causes the daughter to make gagging and vomiting noises. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gagging
Verb
  • Then, early in the morning of February 18, Chernyak began having seizures and vomiting in his bunk bed.
    Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Other more serious, though rare, risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease and potential kidney injury — particularly if severe dehydration occurs due to vomiting, the expert cautioned.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Baltimore led Buffalo by 15 points with four minutes to go Sunday night before choking away a 41-40 loss in what became an instant classic.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Infant accessories dug-up from the previous owner’s storage at the estate sale might still contain lead paint or choking hazards, and Ziomek advises to beware especially of any accessories involving sleeping, when babies are particularly vulnerable.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Harry brought his trademark humor and warmth to the awards, a ceremony honoring seriously ill children who have shown incredible courage, joking and making smiles all around.
    Erin Hill, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The pair let the news spread for a few moments -- then Stern jumped on to clarify that Cohen had been joking.
    Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Gagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gagging. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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