as in vomiting
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
the baby finished nursing and promptly spit up
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One of the children was vomiting.—
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PEOPLE,
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Daily beatings that left people in wheelchairs, with broken teeth, and vomiting blood.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The recognizable munchies didn't stop the cast members from moaning, groaning and throwing up as usual.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Despite throwing up 40 points on a tough Buffalo Bills team, the Ravens still managed to lose the game.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Spitting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spitting%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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