1
as in sickness
a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting
symptoms include fever accompanied by a loss of appetite and nausea
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as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
such graphic scenes of senseless violence fill me with nausea
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Recent Examples of nausea
Champagne and nausea probably aren’t the best combination, but maybe that’s why the glasses are empty.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The gastrointestinal side effects associated with the drugs, which lead to nausea and vomiting, can further diminish people’s desire to eat and get the nourishment they—and their hair cells—need.
—Alice Park, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Constipation, nausea and stomach pain are also listed as other possible side effects.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The gastrointestinal side effects associated with the drugs, which lead to nausea and vomiting, can further diminish people’s desire to eat and get the nourishment they—and their hair cells—need.
—Alice Park, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Constipation, nausea and stomach pain are also listed as other possible side effects.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nausea
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nausea
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Ed has been called to be the United States Attorney for Washington, DC, perhaps the most powerful prosecutor in the country, with the ability to shape the application of justice in our Nation’s Capital, routing out the sickness and corruption and bringing hope nee hope to America.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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What Science Says Taking immune-boosting supplements is touted as a way to strengthen one's body’s ability to fight off an infection rather than avoid sickness altogether.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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The reaction was immediate and polarized — cheers erupted from some fans who are accustomed to Barkley’s blunt, unfiltered style, while others booed in audible disgust.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For some chefs and food writers, the staple has long been a source of disgust.—
Martha C. White,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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In fact, her personal hatred of gripping challenges even served as her Survivor hot take below.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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That ecstatic communal experience is a glorious moment of freedom for oppressed people, most of them living hand-to-mouth in an environment of hatred and exploitation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Triggers Sudden Bitcoin Price ‘Crisis Scenario’ Fear 'Hell Of A Summer' Became A Journey Some Didn’t Expect Inspired by a blend of coming-of-age, horror, and comedy films, Hell of a Summer follows 24-year-old camp counselor Jason Hochberg, played by Thelma and The White Lotus' Fred Hechinger.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For the first half of the 10-episode debut season, the doctors grapple with the horrors the hurricane has wrought, all in one 24-hour shift.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Nausea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nausea. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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