as in hurling
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
the children with the flu vomited every time they tried to eat something
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Recent Examples of vomiting
Two weeks later, Amalia started vomiting, then losing weight.
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Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Two weeks later, Amalia started vomiting, then losing weight.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Levy brought the dog in dead and claimed that that the dog had a seizure and was vomiting, choking and twitching before his death.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Next come sharp head pain, dizziness, and sometimes vomiting.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
But the pair had plenty to say about making their classic comedy, which proved definitively that women could both write and headline a raunchy ensemble comedy —getting drunk on planes, vomiting in wedding dress shops, and having diarrhea in the street.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
The government agencies are urging consumers to immediately dispose of Rosabella moringa powder capsules; to wash surfaces that may have come in contact with the products; and to monitor for symptoms like high fever, dehydration, diarrhea and vomiting in people who used the product.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
That uncertainty matters, because GLP-1 medications can cause side effects ranging from nausea and vomiting to serious complications.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Officers called to the scene by angry neighbors encountered one teenager shaking uncontrollably and vomiting on the front lawn of the home, according to the report, which also noted that the teen was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for alcohol poisoning.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Two weeks later, Amalia started vomiting, then losing weight.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Levy brought the dog in dead and claimed that that the dog had a seizure and was vomiting, choking and twitching before his death.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Next come sharp head pain, dizziness, and sometimes vomiting.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
But the pair had plenty to say about making their classic comedy, which proved definitively that women could both write and headline a raunchy ensemble comedy —getting drunk on planes, vomiting in wedding dress shops, and having diarrhea in the street.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
The government agencies are urging consumers to immediately dispose of Rosabella moringa powder capsules; to wash surfaces that may have come in contact with the products; and to monitor for symptoms like high fever, dehydration, diarrhea and vomiting in people who used the product.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
That uncertainty matters, because GLP-1 medications can cause side effects ranging from nausea and vomiting to serious complications.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Officers called to the scene by angry neighbors encountered one teenager shaking uncontrollably and vomiting on the front lawn of the home, according to the report, which also noted that the teen was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for alcohol poisoning.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vomiting
Verb
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Innovation is essential, but hurling attacks based on no evidence or disputed by facts, is unfair, and unjust.—
Stanley S. Litow,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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At least 54 arrested after allegedly blocking roads, hurling rocks in anti-ICE unrest.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The actors played brother and sister duo Jon Snow and Sansa Stark for eight seasons on HBO’s blockbuster series, which is why Turner is seen gagging on set after locking lips with Harington.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Love Is Blind star Jordan Keltner is getting plenty of attention after whipping up a chicken smoothie that left his fiancé (and viewers) gagging.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Iranian announcer was heaving.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Then the Ducks started launching citrus fruit left and right, with Benson heaving one toward the stands, trying to reach his little brothers.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Annabelle wants souls, demons possess you by puking into your mouth, and no powers of darkness are stronger than the love between spooky mom and dad, Ed and Lorraine Warren.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Newcastle prepared to kick-off towards the Gallowgate End, Ramsey began retching.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Vomiting and retching can occur up to five times an hour.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Vomiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vomiting. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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