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 Diarrhea, vomiting, stomachaches and nausea are common symptoms. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 Shorter episodes, punchier jokes and some relief from the sameness of the characters' energy could easily rectify the resulting stomachache. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 June 2026 But that road can be longer when an ailment isn’t as visible—a string of mysterious stomachaches or sporadic painful migraines are more difficult to explain. Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026 That’s right, Mel’s sister is waiting in chairs with a terrible stomachache. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stomachache
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cramps
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  • Cyclosporiasis has been sickening thousands of people across the country, particularly in Michigan, recently with an intestinal illness causing explosive diarrhea with severe stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, fatigue, and unintended weight loss.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • As body temperature rises and humidity limits the body’s ability to cool itself, mild symptoms such as cramps and headaches can progress to shortness of breath, dizziness, confusion, nausea, and ultimately life-threatening heat stroke.
    Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026

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“Stomachache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomachache. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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