vomit
verb (used without object)
to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; regurgitate; throw up.
vomiting
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present participleof vomit.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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E. coli can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, and can lead to serious kidney problems that require hospitalization, according to public-health officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
However, around one in five people who are infected develop a fever and moderate symptoms such as body aches, vomiting and diarrhea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
People with diarrhea and a high fever, prolonged diarrhea or vomiting, or signs of dehydration should contact their medical provider immediately, the CDC said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea and, more rarely, gallbladder or kidney problems and depression.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Garfield's heart was racing, he struggled with each breath, he'd been vomiting every half hour, and he had severe pain in his feet.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
