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Recent Examples of motion sickness
To thwart motion sickness, the experienced British Airways flight attendant shared with travel agency Ocean Florida, according to the Daily Mail, that passengers should avoid booking seats in the back of the airplane because turbulence is felt more intensely in that area.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
If used appropriately, Benadryl is a safe option for allergies, allergic reactions, and motion sickness, but there are alternatives if needed.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Manage Feeding Times: Unless advised otherwise by your vet, avoid feeding your cat a few hours before departure to reduce the risk of vomiting and motion sickness.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Holcombe adds that ginger candies or over-the-counter medication like Dramamine can help with motion sickness, and that customers can ask crew members for cold, damp towels to put on the back of their neck.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
If used appropriately, Benadryl is a safe option for allergies, allergic reactions, and motion sickness, but there are alternatives if needed.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Manage Feeding Times: Unless advised otherwise by your vet, avoid feeding your cat a few hours before departure to reduce the risk of vomiting and motion sickness.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Holcombe adds that ginger candies or over-the-counter medication like Dramamine can help with motion sickness, and that customers can ask crew members for cold, damp towels to put on the back of their neck.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion sickness
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Use this after a night of one too many cocktails, or simply add to your in-flight water to prevent dehydration or mountain sickness.—
Krista Simmons,
Sunset Magazine,
4 July 2024
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By Martin Enserink, Science Photography by Tom Bouyer, Expedition 5300 Journalist Martin Enserink journeyed high into the Andes to write about research into the effects of chronic mountain sickness — traveling, effectively, into thin air.—
STAT staff,
STAT,
24 Dec. 2019
Noun
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According to the outlet, the royal had the treatment while pregnant with Prince George, now 11, and suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes morning sickness.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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One review found that the spice can improve morning sickness in pregnant people and nausea in people who receive chemotherapy.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2025
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Low oxygen levels at this altitude may cause altitude sickness or breathing problems, so acclimatization is essential.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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On Thursday, June 26, the father of 14-year-old Zane Wach shared an update on the teen's health following an incident two weeks ago, in which Zane began experiencing hallucinations due to what doctors believe was altitude sickness.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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And because river ships travel at a slower pace and on calm waters, there’s no risk of seasickness.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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My grandma swears by this holistic inhaler as a backup plan when seasickness strikes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Motion sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion%20sickness. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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