phlegm

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of phlegm Common symptoms of pneumonia include chest pain when breathing or coughing; fatigue; fever, sweating and shaking chills; nausea or vomiting; and a cough that produces phlegm, according to the Mayo Clinic. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 Common symptoms of pneumonia include chest pain when breathing or coughing; fatigue; fever, sweating and shaking chills; nausea or vomiting; and a cough that produces phlegm, according to the Mayo Clinic. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 Other common symptoms of CF include coughing attacks (often with phlegm), shortness of breath, greasy and bulky stools, rectal prolapse and constipation. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025 Use Peppermint Peppermint can effectively soothe a sore throat, thin mucus, loosen phlegm, and calm coughs. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for phlegm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phlegm
apathy
Noun
  • The private and personalized nature of AI use makes its mental health impact difficult to track, but the evidence of potential harms is mounting, from professional apathy to attachments to new forms of delusion.
    Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
  • Forcing them into the family business can breed resentment or apathy—neither of which serves your company or your family.
    Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Phlegm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phlegm. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on phlegm

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!