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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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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.
—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
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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Clarke recalled crawling to the bathroom and vomiting from the pain before realizing something was seriously wrong.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Coco Gauff has advanced to the fourth round of the Madrid Open despite falling ill and vomiting on court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The vast majority of people in Pompeii and Herculaneum—the cities hardest hit—perished from asphyxiation, choking on the thick clouds of noxious gas and ash.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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The agency is aware of 11 choking incidents, the notice states.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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After a while, my joking friend picked up on the other friend’s energy and apologized.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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The two have grown close as a regular double-play duo, constantly joking and laughing together in the clubhouse and on the field.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Gagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gagging. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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