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chokes

American

[chohks] / tʃoʊks /

noun

Informal.

a manifestation of caisson disease that is characterized by dyspnea, coughing, and choking. choke.

Etymology

Origin of chokes

choke, -s ³

Example Sentences

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She beams as she talks about the partner who "brought her spark back", but chokes down tears as she explains that in a few days Barry may be gone.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Technology has fallen, cities have gone dark and fear has united humanity as the world chokes on its dying gasp.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

In a typical scene, Miss Holland, played by Van der Velden with milkmaid braids and hairy armpits, chokes on the aerosol of a spray tan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

Each winter, thick smog chokes Delhi and its 30 million residents.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

“We thank you, Señor, for these gifts,” Tío Carlos begins, but he chokes up.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

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