Definition of stomachachenext
as in cramps
abdominal pain especially when focused in the digestive organs all that fried food gave me a stomachache

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Recent Examples of stomachache Sonny Fouts, 71, has had a headache, stomachache and trouble sleeping since seeing news reports that the 37-year-old ICU nurse had been fatally shot by ICE agents Saturday, the vet and retired musician told People. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026 These can include physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches. Dr. Mahvash Madni, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026 Then Paola and Elizabeth became ill – fever, stomachaches, vomiting. Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025 Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stomachache
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cramps
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  • Each tablet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and is one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers for those suffering from conditions such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Reddy told Fox News Digital that salmonella bacteria can only be killed by cooking a raw egg — and the disease's symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Stomachache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomachache. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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