spit up

as in to vomit
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth the baby finished nursing and promptly spit up

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Recent Examples of spit up Yes Best for Reflux: Nuk Smooth Flow Pro Anti-Colic Baby Bottle Acid reflux or spitting up after eating is fairly normal for babies and usually resolves around 12 to 18 months of age. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 19 Feb. 2024 Baby Adam Driver goes on to spit up milk, try to fit his fist in his mouth, and engage in a game of peekaboo with his teddy bear — all of which terrorizes the passengers around him. Vulture, 10 Dec. 2023 Some symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that never goes away, spitting up blood, shortness of breath, fatigue, pain in the chest area and weight loss. Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2023 If your baby spits up a lot or is just really messy, their pajamas might need to be washed after just one wear. Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for spit up 
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  • Many people experience their worst digestive issues during the first day or two after their weekly injection, and have learned to delay their shot on days when vomiting or diarrhea would be particularly inconvenient, such as during job interviews, air travel, or holiday parties.
    Adam Gilden, MD, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The trial revealed that by day three of the retreat, Carr-Gomm was vomiting, weak, and in increasing pain, yet those around her, including fellow workshop attendees, misinterpreted her condition as a 'healing crisis' rather than a medical emergency.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • Left-leaning Hollywood activists aren’t exactly throwing up their hands and giving up — though several are taking a beat and reflecting on their apparent disconnect with many American voters.
    Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
  • My cat is constantly throwing up (same) and requires Hill’s Sensitive Skin and Stomach, which costs roughly as much as my car insurance every month.
    Molly Higgins, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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  • Forest hurled themselves towards the finishing line.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Watch Durston founder Dan Durston all but hurl himself on top of his latest creation to prove its strength and go through the thoughtful design details in the 8.5-minute intro video below.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024

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“Spit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spit%20up. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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