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Hot Fluids Warm tea and other hot liquids, like soup, are inherently soothing to a sore throat.
—Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
But a warm, room temperature beverage had fewer benefits and only temporarily relieved runny nose, coughing, and a sore throat.
—Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 11 June 2024
Here's what happened to Prince McCree A criminal complaint in the case states McCree stayed home from school Oct. 25, 2023, with a sore throat.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 3 June 2024
This third case—also in Michigan but from a different farm—reported upper respiratory symptoms, including cough, congestion, and sore throat, as well as eye discomfort and watery discharge, but not conjunctivitis.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1629, in the meaning defined above
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“Sore throat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sore%20throat. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
sore throat
noun
: a throat that is painful because of inflammation
Medical Definition
sore throat
noun
: painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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