stomachache
Americannoun
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stomachaches
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noun
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“I mean, Luther said ‘Never too much,’ right,” the singer and actor told Sherri Shepherd, quoting Luther Vandross, after the host asked her if she had a stomachache from all the sweetness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025
Anadith reported vomiting and then a stomachache to the health provider, who failed to contact an on-call physician, the report showed.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
But she worsened on May 17, with visits to the medical unit for vomiting and a stomachache.
From Washington Times ● May 22, 2023
It was an “Aladdin”-like play called “Billy’s Wonderful Kettle” in Manchester, England, and the 7-year-old McDermott was so excited the night before, he got a stomachache that kept him from going.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
"Nope. I thought I'd better tell you before you gave yourself a spinach stomachache."
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
After the incidents, according to the suit, the children began to tell their parents and teachers they were getting stomachaches and anxiety before school, and avoiding recess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Perhaps that’s why I’ve held on so tightly to a bit of wisdom that my mom gave me when I was a kid plagued by stomachaches.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2023
People describe having insomnia, diminished appetite, headaches or stomachaches.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 17, 2023
On the other hand, eating them uncooked can cause nausea, stomachaches and other digestive problems.
From Salon ● May 4, 2023
Strange because we had gone to bed with headaches and stomachaches, and Patch crying the way he had while Maggie walked away to Galway port.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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