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With gallstones, the pain is known as gallbladder attacks or biliary colic.
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
The rare photo of Aurora that accompanied the revelation that the newborn has colic came after Blanchard shared side-by-side photos to highlight her weight loss transformation.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
They are designed to reduce nipple confusion and help with colic and gas.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Short-term symptoms of lead poisoning include headaches, abdominal pain, colic, vomiting and anemia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
The rare photo of Aurora that accompanied the revelation that the newborn has colic came after Blanchard shared side-by-side photos to highlight her weight loss transformation.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
They are designed to reduce nipple confusion and help with colic and gas.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Short-term symptoms of lead poisoning include headaches, abdominal pain, colic, vomiting and anemia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colic
cramps
Noun
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Peterson was able to play 34 minutes, suffering no cramps during the contest.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Because warm water helps move waste products more easily, Harisadee says that drinking warm water can help with abdominal pain, such as period cramps, bloating, and any other forms of discomfort.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Colic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colic. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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