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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
The clinic states that symptoms of the illness include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, fever and body aches.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Stretches that compress your abdomen put pressure on your stomach and intestines, which can lead to pain and other symptoms such as heartburn, bloating, or nausea, as your digestive system tries to break down food in the stomach.
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Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Heat exhaustion follows, bringing headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness and a body temperature still under 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Symptoms can be mild to severe and range from nausea, itching, abdominal pain, swelling of the lips to life-threatening symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Stretches that compress your abdomen put pressure on your stomach and intestines, which can lead to pain and other symptoms such as heartburn, bloating, or nausea, as your digestive system tries to break down food in the stomach.
—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Heat exhaustion follows, bringing headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness and a body temperature still under 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Symptoms can be mild to severe and range from nausea, itching, abdominal pain, swelling of the lips to life-threatening symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nausea
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Some, Mute said, suggested that the spreading sickness was tuberculosis, AIDS or even mercury poisoning — from the chemical that miners use to extract gold from ore.
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Around the same time, Martinez said, fire rescue received a few medical calls from fans experiencing heat sickness at the event.
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The Waste Land’s overarching theme was the disillusionment and disgust of the period after World War I (1914–18).
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When a father in an England jersey led his young sons toward the concourse, one lingered behind long enough to see Croatia’s Martin Baturina score in the 36th minute, after which the youngster registered his disgust.
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Police investigations showed that the pair are suspected of displaying seditious items and selling publications with seditious content inside the shop, including materials inciting hatred against the city's government, the judiciary and law enforcement agencies, the government said.
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Not drinking seemed to me synonymous with a hatred of pleasure, a fascist quest for purity.
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Last year, voters showed a growing acceptance of the horror genre by awarding Oscars to Sinners and Weapons.
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This was to be a video game for horror fans, rather than targeted at people who were already inclined to seek out digital games.
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“Nausea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nausea. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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