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Recent Examples of reflux
Still, those who ultimately recovered well knew of family members who continue to struggle years later with nausea or reflux or fatigue.
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Common reasons include the startle (Moro) reflex, discomfort, gas or reflux and a need for closeness.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Heavy meals close to bedtime slow digestion and lying flat afterward causes reflux.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
But don’t go overboard, Crichton said; consuming more than that could cause mild but uncomfortable side effects like heartburn, reflux and indigestion.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Common reasons include the startle (Moro) reflex, discomfort, gas or reflux and a need for closeness.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Heavy meals close to bedtime slow digestion and lying flat afterward causes reflux.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
But don’t go overboard, Crichton said; consuming more than that could cause mild but uncomfortable side effects like heartburn, reflux and indigestion.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflux
Noun
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As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Snowpack levels influence stream flow, which in turn affects salmon runs—the primary food source for brown bears.—
Debbie Olsen,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Noun
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In the near-term, though, the ebb and flow of duties isn’t helping most Americans.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tides of inspiration ebb and flow today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To reduce this, drain and rinse them, which can lower sodium by up to 40%.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Everyone else is effectively flipping a coin at best, and flushing money down the drain at worst.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Reflux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflux. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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