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diarrhea

noun

ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə

Definition of diarrhea

as in trots

abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference

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Recent Examples of diarrhea May Lead to Upset Stomach Magnesium supplements can sometimes cause unwanted side effects, such as nausea or diarrhea. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026 Most side effects reported with magnesium are gastrointestinal (GI), including nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 July 2026 Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection that causes unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms often associated with food poisoning, such as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for diarrhea

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Outside, another Pom, named Armand, trots across a massive video marquee, watching over Flamingo Road like a furry patron saint of indulgence.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Contributing Travel Editor Andrew Sessa spins the globe — and trots around it, too — to bring CNT the latest and greatest news and notes from destinations far and wide.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

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The Dodgers lost a game Wednesday by six runs, 7-1 to the Athletics.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Instead of making frantic runs for burger buns, charcoal and ice-cold drinks, Walmart+ members can have all their summer cookout essentials dropped right at their door, often the same day, with no delivery fee on eligible orders.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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