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stomachache

noun

ˈstə-mək-ˌāk

Definition of stomachache

as in cramps

abdominal pain especially when focused in the digestive organs all that fried food gave me a stomachache

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Recent Examples of stomachache Diarrhea, vomiting, stomachaches and nausea are common symptoms. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 Shorter episodes, punchier jokes and some relief from the sameness of the characters' energy could easily rectify the resulting stomachache. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Several cultures use the plant therapeutically to treat a variety of maladies, including dandruff, hair loss, stomachaches, and fever. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Young children often complain of physical symptoms such as stomachaches, develop separation anxiety, and regress to earlier behaviors like bed-wetting. — Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stomachache

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cramps

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When heat index values rise above 103, changes start happening in the human body, which can lead to cramps and heat exhaustion.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Other signs include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, loss of appetite and bloating.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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