as in trots
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference
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Recent Examples of diarrhea
There were side effects — most notably a blistering rash that looks like a bad sunburn, sores in the mouth and throat, and vomiting and diarrhea.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Most people infected with salmonella can experience a range of symptoms including abdominal pain, fever, headache, watery diarrhea that may also have blood or mucus, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The most common side effects of TEPEZZA include muscle cramps or spasms, nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, feeling tired, high blood sugar, hearing problems, taste changes, headache, dry skin, ear discomfort, weight loss, nail problems, and changes in menstruation.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Most people infected with salmonella typically experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually starting 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the CDC.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Most people infected with salmonella can experience a range of symptoms including abdominal pain, fever, headache, watery diarrhea that may also have blood or mucus, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The most common side effects of TEPEZZA include muscle cramps or spasms, nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, feeling tired, high blood sugar, hearing problems, taste changes, headache, dry skin, ear discomfort, weight loss, nail problems, and changes in menstruation.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Most people infected with salmonella typically experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually starting 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the CDC.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diarrhea
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The Dominican team set a WBC record for home runs in this tournament – and, presumably, a record for ensuing bat flips and elaborate home run trots that turn a perfunctory trip around the bases into a performative celebration of national identity and personal swagger.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Being hangry is a real threat to your social life today, as Mercury trots into your community sector.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Senior outfielder Giovanni Longo went 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles and six RBIs for Sandburg (15-7).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In 155 plate appearances, Pete Alonso has hit six long balls, tallied 17 RBIs and scored 25 runs (18th in MLB).—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diarrhea. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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