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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 most common side effects of psilocybin were anxiety, nausea, headache and elevated blood pressure, but none were serious enough to require medical care, according to the researchers.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration warns on its website of potential effects from long-term THC use, including impaired learning, memory and thinking, breathing problems and nausea and vomiting.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2025
But a performance in mid-November at a charity event on Richard Branson’s Necker Island was marred by an unusual bout of nausea and balance issues, which Taryn and her sisters Holly, 47, and Isa, 49, chalked up to stress and exhaustion.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
At high levels, lead can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and seizures.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration warns on its website of potential effects from long-term THC use, including impaired learning, memory and thinking, breathing problems and nausea and vomiting.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2025
But a performance in mid-November at a charity event on Richard Branson’s Necker Island was marred by an unusual bout of nausea and balance issues, which Taryn and her sisters Holly, 47, and Isa, 49, chalked up to stress and exhaustion.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
At high levels, lead can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and seizures.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nausea
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Gin Gins Ginger Candy $15 at Amazon Motion sickness can strike without warning, especially during turbulent flights or bumpy car rides.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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Indicative of periods of stress, sickness, and malnutrition, these signs suggest that the majority of corpses buried at Ca’ Granda came from the poorer classes of Milan, confirming that the hospital’s treatments were truly available to all.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 May 2025
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Marner sidestepping a jersey thrown in disgust during what could be one of his final shifts as a Leaf might end up being a lasting image of his time in Toronto — and a lasting image of just how disappointing the Leafs core has been in the playoffs.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The kiss sent the audience at Studio 8H into a loud applause, as various SNL castmembers could be seen jokingly reacting in disgust in the background, including James Austin Johnson and Emil Wakim.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The project educates students about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and the importance of standing against all forms of prejudice.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Republicans such as our current president spew contempt like volcanoes of hatred, prejudice and madness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Clown in a Cornfield director Eli Craig — the son of iconic actor Sally Field — is sharing his mom’s reaction to his new horror comedy.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Like the slicker-wearing fisherman, the world of the 1997 slasher is coming back to life, with an all-new entry in the horror film franchise.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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“Nausea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nausea. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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