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as in sickness
a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting
symptoms include fever accompanied by a loss of appetite and nausea
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as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
such graphic scenes of senseless violence fill me with nausea
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Recent Examples of nausea
Coffee can increase acid production—which can lead to nausea, acid reflux, and an upset stomach.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Studies have mainly focused on nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy and chemotherapy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In these instances, there are alternative options, like Reglan, a prescription drug used to treat GERD plus nausea and vomiting, or rectal suppositories like promethazine, that may be a better fit.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
The best option depends on personal tolerance and the cause of nausea.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Studies have mainly focused on nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy and chemotherapy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In these instances, there are alternative options, like Reglan, a prescription drug used to treat GERD plus nausea and vomiting, or rectal suppositories like promethazine, that may be a better fit.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
The best option depends on personal tolerance and the cause of nausea.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nausea
Noun
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And her love sickness rendered physical is such a beautiful and powerful literary symbol.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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His office has continually pointed to the senator’s leg stiffness as a result of his childhood polio sickness.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday night at home in a 91-62 loss to Cincinnati, many fans wore bags over their heads in disgust.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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In her scenes with each of them, Hedda’s motivations feel murky as she ping-pongs between flirtation, disgust, fear and anger.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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What began as skepticism towards AI has curdled into a palpable AI hatred across the American workforce.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Given their hatred of Indigenous people, Casey and Frank set out to bring them back, a vengeance mission with echoes of The Searchers.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Crystallizing in the early ’90s at a time when American death metal was leaning into gory extremity (and the Norwegians were just actually killing people), the style offered a whimsical counterbalance to all the shock and horror.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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An emotional mind sees horrors and fears where none exists.—
Roger Van Zanen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nausea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nausea. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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