1
as in vomiting
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
the terrible smell of rotting fish made me gag
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as in choking
to experience complete or partial blockage of the windpipe
took a bite that was too large and began to gag
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3
as in joking
to make jokes
the actor typically mugs and gags through his movies, but in his latest vehicle he plays it straight
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Recent Examples of gagging
Demoustier holds her nose and mimes gagging.
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Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
In 2026, the same character is gagging over a grim condo, and tasked to whip up puff pieces after being mass-fired from her newspaper.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
In 2020, D’Amelio and her sister Dixie were criticized for making faces and gagging noises to food served to them by personal chef Aaron May during an episode of a YouTube show.
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Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Even if the first episode had everyone gagging (literally).
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Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
The actors played brother and sister duo Jon Snow and Sansa Stark for eight seasons on HBO’s blockbuster series, which is why Turner is seen gagging on set after locking lips with Harington.
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Zack Sharf,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
Love Is Blind star Jordan Keltner is getting plenty of attention after whipping up a chicken smoothie that left his fiancé (and viewers) gagging.
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Korin Miller,
SELF,
17 Oct. 2025
The most terrifying part, however, will truly leave you gagging.
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Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
That comment instantly causes the daughter to make gagging and vomiting noises.
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Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2025
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
In 2026, the same character is gagging over a grim condo, and tasked to whip up puff pieces after being mass-fired from her newspaper.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
In 2020, D’Amelio and her sister Dixie were criticized for making faces and gagging noises to food served to them by personal chef Aaron May during an episode of a YouTube show.
—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Even if the first episode had everyone gagging (literally).
—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
The actors played brother and sister duo Jon Snow and Sansa Stark for eight seasons on HBO’s blockbuster series, which is why Turner is seen gagging on set after locking lips with Harington.
—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
Love Is Blind star Jordan Keltner is getting plenty of attention after whipping up a chicken smoothie that left his fiancé (and viewers) gagging.
—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
17 Oct. 2025
The most terrifying part, however, will truly leave you gagging.
—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
That comment instantly causes the daughter to make gagging and vomiting noises.
—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gagging
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And Sydney vomiting out the news of Carmy’s departure is definitely something.
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The pulses are designed to normalize the nerve messaging from the brain to the stomach to relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting without side effects.
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This practice carries risks, such as choking and aspiration, or food entering the airway.
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Eddie Jenkins had been arrested for domestic battery for allegedly choking Kiara Jenkins in 2009, prosecutors said.
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Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.
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There were quips and laughs during the postgame news conference, but Skubal’s overall tone was hardly joking.
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“Gagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gagging. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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