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as in nausea
a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting
an ever-rising squeamishness suddenly overwhelmed her, and she ran for the bathroom
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as in queasiness
the tendency to be or state of being squeamish
his general squeamishness makes him a terrible choice as a lab partner for a dissection
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Noun
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Possible side effects include nausea, malnutrition, vomiting, infection, or acid reflux.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025 -
During class, be sure to look out for warning signs that your body is struggling to handle the heat, such as dizziness, nausea, confusion, rapid heartbeat or fatigue, Wolf said.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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These are traditional delicacies found in the meyhanes of Turkey, offering guests a true taste of our country’s rich culinary culture.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Another starter features perhaps the finest handshake of the two culinary traditions — a piece of bone marrow, wood-fired and infused with New York deli delicacies, pastrami and sauerkraut.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Squeamishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeamishness. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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