vomit
verb (used without object)
to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; regurgitate; throw up.
vomits
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pluralof vomit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof vomit (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
vomitverb (used without object)to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; regurgitate; throw up.
Example Sentences
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Alabama prison officials said this week that they do not plan to allow him to have any food after 10 a.m. on Thursday in an effort to lower the likelihood that he vomits.
From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
There’s the leading lady who projectile vomits a tuna sandwich on location.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
Griffin says that sometimes during a panic attack she vomits, and that previously she's gone to the emergency room to get IV fluids.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2023
Rian Johnson’s 2019 mystery “Knives Out” features an unlikely but convenient fact: The protagonist vomits whenever she lies.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 2, 2023
“I’m going to... be sick. I’m—” I grab the garbage can, watch as Miss Celia vomits over it.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
