1
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 combination of extreme heat and humidity can have dangerous health consequences such as nausea, confusion and passing out.
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William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
About 40% experienced mild side effects like nausea or constipation.
—Paul Hanona, ABC News, 20 June 2025
The first illness is marked by nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps that begin anywhere from one to six hours after consuming the contaminated product.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 June 2025
Symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
About 40% experienced mild side effects like nausea or constipation.
—Paul Hanona, ABC News, 20 June 2025
The first illness is marked by nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps that begin anywhere from one to six hours after consuming the contaminated product.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 June 2025
Symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nausea
Noun
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The Vet advises in his video that symptoms and sickness may not be immediately apparent after consuming ibuprofen.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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The sickness got bad enough that Ayers returned to lower elevation to rest and recover for several days, before heading back.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Though Naomi’s expression is one of disgust and defeat, Lydia’s face shows no anger, but rather love.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That said, there is one enduring image from this game: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, furious, storming down the tunnel in disgust after his goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, refused to be substituted.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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It's been very difficult to see just how much of this hatred has been normalized.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Period drama enthusiasts will be interested to know that Wright set the movie in the late-18th century instead of the early-19th century in part because of his hatred of empire waist dresses.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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In the span of three weeks, in prime time and on the big screen, Americans witnessed two vivid interpretations of the horrors of nuclear war: one explosive and terrifying, the other corrosive and elegiac.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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One of the most important episodes of the first season sees the contestants voting to leave, then choosing to come back after experiencing the horrors of living with debt.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nausea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nausea. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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