1
as in sickness
a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting
symptoms include fever accompanied by a loss of appetite and nausea
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as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
such graphic scenes of senseless violence fill me with nausea
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Recent Examples of nausea
This shift in blood flow can cause nausea or vomiting.
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Advertisement Dizziness, fatigue, headaches, nausea, muscle cramps, confusion, and irritability are signs of dehydration, Taubman says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 17 July 2025
The chemical increases heart rate and blood pressure, and could lead to nausea, vomiting or even coma, the study authors wrote.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2025
Ingesting just 1 to 2 milligrams — less than what’s inside a single regular-strength pouch — can cause nausea, vomiting and tremors, among other serious symptoms, according to the National Library of Medicine.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Advertisement Dizziness, fatigue, headaches, nausea, muscle cramps, confusion, and irritability are signs of dehydration, Taubman says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 17 July 2025
The chemical increases heart rate and blood pressure, and could lead to nausea, vomiting or even coma, the study authors wrote.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2025
Ingesting just 1 to 2 milligrams — less than what’s inside a single regular-strength pouch — can cause nausea, vomiting and tremors, among other serious symptoms, according to the National Library of Medicine.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nausea
Noun
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Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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The medical group provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, women’s and men’s health services and specialized programs for weight loss, as well as IV infusions for people needing nutrients, hydration or recovery from sickness and hangovers, its news release said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
17 July 2025
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Burns became entangled with a teammate during back–pedal drills early in practice, threw his helmet down in disgust and walked out on crutches.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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Instead, your actions have united everyone in their disgust for you.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Many were subjected to many forms of hatred spawned from these misunderstandings.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Despite his extensive progressive bona fides, Wertham’s hatred of the comics medium has forever branded him a right-wing zealot in the minds of comic fans.—
Vasilis K. Pozios,
HollywoodReporter,
18 July 2025
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The pair, who tied the knot in 2017, play a dysfunctional codependent couple in horror film Together directed by Michael Shanks.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The legendary artist, whose first band's name was taken from a Mario Bava horror film starring Boris Karloff, will forever have a career shrouded in myth.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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“Nausea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nausea. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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