vomit
verb (used without object)
to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; regurgitate; throw up.
is vomiting
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present progressiveof vomit (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"In some cases, the decision to keep kids home from school is clear, such as if the child is vomiting or has a high fever," said Mott Poll co-director Sarah Clark, M.P.H.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2024
Sileo’s main side effect, in 4.5 percent of dogs, is vomiting.
From New York Times ● Jun. 28, 2016
But what if a patient is vomiting and has a spotty rash?
From Nature ● Feb. 15, 2016
So if your baby has diarrhea, is vomiting, has a high fever, or is inconsolable, you should contact your doctor instead of giving her a teething ring.
From Slate ● May 4, 2015
There is vomiting to a great degree, and there are also foul, difficult, and straining motions from the bowels.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
