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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vomiting
Verb
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Rugby, soccer, hurling and Gaelic football are the local sports.—
Ken Maguire,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rugby, soccer, hurling and Gaelic football are the local sports.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 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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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 31 Mar. 2026.
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