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Recent Examples of reflux
Still, those who ultimately recovered well knew of family members who continue to struggle years later with nausea or reflux or fatigue.
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Common reasons include the startle (Moro) reflex, discomfort, gas or reflux and a need for closeness.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Heavy meals close to bedtime slow digestion and lying flat afterward causes reflux.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
But don’t go overboard, Crichton said; consuming more than that could cause mild but uncomfortable side effects like heartburn, reflux and indigestion.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Common reasons include the startle (Moro) reflex, discomfort, gas or reflux and a need for closeness.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Heavy meals close to bedtime slow digestion and lying flat afterward causes reflux.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
But don’t go overboard, Crichton said; consuming more than that could cause mild but uncomfortable side effects like heartburn, reflux and indigestion.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflux
Noun
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Stockpiles Oil markets are no longer dealing with a flow disruption, but with a rapidly compounding stock shock, according to Kpler.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 3rd House and trines Venus in Gemini, making communication and problem-solving flow naturally.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Chem Chem Lodge in Burunge Wildlife Management Area, meanwhile, is trying to root its guests in the here and now, letting activities there coincide easily with nature’s ebbs and flows.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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But the lack of discussion around the ebbs and flows of any long-term career made things feel especially painful.—
Ryan O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
Noun
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My son’s building drain was not under his concrete basement floor.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Vomiting and diarrhea drain electrolytes quickly, and a powder can help replace what’s lost while making fluids easier to keep down.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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“Reflux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflux. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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