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 Justin began complaining of a stomachache the night of July 3, his mother Terese Peden told the outlet. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 July 2026 If these issues aren’t addressed by a mental health professional, some teens may turn to substances as well as withdraw from peers or family, or develop physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomachaches, and sleep disturbances, says Waitt. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 2026 Several cultures use the plant therapeutically to treat a variety of maladies, including dandruff, hair loss, stomachaches, and fever. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Children might also experience a loss of appetite, sleep disturbances or physical pain, such as stomachaches. — Keisha M. Wint, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stomachache
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomachache
cramps
Noun
  • People who have been infected with salmonella may experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, usually six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria, health officials said.
    — Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The most common symptoms include fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Stomachache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomachache. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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