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
An oral rehydration solution typically used to treat dehydration from diarrhea or vomiting in children.
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Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, Jack started vomiting and having seizures.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Worrisome symptoms that warrant a call to a doctor include dizziness, ongoing diarrhea with a fever over 102 degrees and an inability to keep liquids down without vomiting.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Research shows that 81 percent of mountaineers experience nausea and/or vomiting as a result.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition to vomiting blood, Chris also has suffered from nose bleeds, headaches, chest pain and weakness.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
His mother told reporters that Liam had a fever, was vomiting, and refused to eat.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Two weeks later, Amalia started vomiting, then losing weight.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Two weeks later, Amalia started vomiting, then losing weight.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, Jack started vomiting and having seizures.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Worrisome symptoms that warrant a call to a doctor include dizziness, ongoing diarrhea with a fever over 102 degrees and an inability to keep liquids down without vomiting.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Research shows that 81 percent of mountaineers experience nausea and/or vomiting as a result.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition to vomiting blood, Chris also has suffered from nose bleeds, headaches, chest pain and weakness.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
His mother told reporters that Liam had a fever, was vomiting, and refused to eat.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Two weeks later, Amalia started vomiting, then losing weight.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Two weeks later, Amalia started vomiting, then losing weight.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vomiting
Verb
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The man pushed Littrell's phone away, and the two began filming each other and hurling expletives.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The impact sends both men hurling to the pavement, and the shoeless rear passenger can be seen hobbling on one foot afterward.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 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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As the fugitive car careered along the narrow road, the passenger started heaving out hindquarters of venison.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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The feel of heaving the Mini’s wheel through tight corners, occasionally fighting kickback from the wide tires, gives way to a newfound finesse.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 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
Cite this Entry
“Vomiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vomiting. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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