vomit
verb (used without object)
to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; regurgitate; throw up.
has been vomiting
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present perfect progressiveof vomit (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Mr Aris, who is based in the UK, said his mother has been vomiting and endures "severe dizziness" due to her ill health.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2023
"No food has come here. But my sister is sick, she has been vomiting, I hope they can help."
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2022
Ty is three years old and as a result of a “stomach bug” has been vomiting for about 24 hours.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
All day, Mother has been vomiting and dry heaving.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
