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 on the Web 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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“Spit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spit%20up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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