regurgitate
verb (used without object)
to surge or rush back, as liquids, gases, undigested food, etc.
regurgitating
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present participleof regurgitate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Does being faithful mean regurgitating an author’s words?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
OpenAI said that the New York Times’ lawsuit was without merit and that it has been unable to reproduce examples the newspaper has cited of ChatGPT regurgitating paywalled articles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
They are most comfortable when regurgitating talking points and platitudes.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2024
A culture that is fed entirely by regurgitating existing ideas is a stagnant one.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
Ten minutes in the swells and sailors were bending over and regurgitating the beef stew and instant mashed potatoes of that evening’s dinner onto the ridged metal floor.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
