as in to hurl
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 vomit
Afterwards, Underwood shared a few fun tidbits from her early days, like how former host Sharon Osbourne vomited on her during their first meeting at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Dogs and alcohol don't mix either; alcohol poisoning can make dogs vomit and lose coordination—and even put them in a coma.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Some experience vomiting after a long bout of coughs.
—Dr. Shreya Doshi, Boston Herald, 8 Dec. 2024
Some stills shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to show him vomiting blood.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Dogs and alcohol don't mix either; alcohol poisoning can make dogs vomit and lose coordination—and even put them in a coma.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Some experience vomiting after a long bout of coughs.
—Dr. Shreya Doshi, Boston Herald, 8 Dec. 2024
Some stills shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to show him vomiting blood.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vomit
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Its job is to create a barrier against the wind, reduce heat loss, and protect you from rain, snow, or whatever else the environment hurls at you.Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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As an Irish reporter who happened to be on her flight hurled questions at her, the mayor of the nation’s second-largest metropolis stood silent and seemingly paralyzed.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Her second prank ended up with Ubah puking up Jenna Lyon’s perfect pavlova (not a euphemism).Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Yet everything about this pallid stunt comedy, from the increasingly gross setpieces (at one point, Barrymore’s Nancy pukes directly into her husband’s mouth) to the wasting of normally great character actors in minor roles (Harvey Fierstein!Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Her paternal grandmother heaves with bitterness, and though Ana intends to stay, her implacable grandmother sees her as an unwelcome visitor.Vogue, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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With just seconds left to play, Joe Burrow, who battled back in the second half to make this a game, heaved a Hail Mary to Tee Higgins, but Derwin James swatted it away for the win.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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In one interview, the member of the staff even gags from thinking about eating the raw meat.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Watch for signs of smoke irritation, such as: Coughing or gagging Difficulty breathing or increased breathing rate Eye irritation or excessive watering Fatigue, disorientation, or loss of appetite If pets exhibit any of these symptoms, consult a veterinarian immediately.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Birdsong left a reminder last night that despite being spotted a 4-0 lead, rookie pitchers in unchartered territory can barf things up real quick - like 7 runs in 2 innings.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
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My initial reaction after reading this story was, of course, to barf just a little bit in my mouth.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
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By a weird coincidence, the young woman loudly retching in the next bed had, too.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shortly afterward, he was seen retching in a field.Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
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“Vomit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vomit. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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