gargle

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Recent Examples of gargle Gargle with salt water: A salty gargle has been shown to significantly reduce the pain and inflammation of a sore throat. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023 To make an effective saltwater gargle, Mayo Clinic experts recommend dissolving 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of salt in an 8oz glass of warm water. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2022 Are there any dangers of using Betadine as a gargle or nasal spray? Ashley Abramson, Health.com, 17 Sep. 2021 Betadine also has an antiseptic throat gargle made with 0.5% povidone iodine, but it's only meant to treat and relieve symptoms of a sore throat. Ashley Abramson, Health.com, 17 Sep. 2021 See All Example Sentences for gargle
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Noun
  • Below the ocean’s surface, there’s a vibrant ensemble of sounds — a chorus of vibrations, croaks, pops and crackles that come together to form the soundtrack of a healthy coral reef.
    Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Frogs’ croaks and ribbits often echo through the night when the nocturnal species of these amphibians are most active.
    Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His grandson toddled over, climbed into his lap, accepted a kiss with a screech of delight, and scooted off again.
    Ben Ehrenreich, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
  • One-take monologues are sliced in half, plot twists pause mid-gasp, and a car chase sequence screeches to a halt.
    Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Gargle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gargle. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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