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Recent Examples of reflux
Acid reflux, which is when stomach acid gets into the esophagus, causes symptoms like a sore throat and trouble swallowing, Cleveland Clinic says.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
The Sleep Foundation recommends this as a practical, medication-free adjustment for reflux management.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Still, those who ultimately recovered well knew of family members who continue to struggle years later with nausea or reflux or fatigue.
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Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Heavy meals close to bedtime slow digestion and lying flat after eating triggers reflux.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflux
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
The Sleep Foundation recommends this as a practical, medication-free adjustment for reflux management.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Still, those who ultimately recovered well knew of family members who continue to struggle years later with nausea or reflux or fatigue.
—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Heavy meals close to bedtime slow digestion and lying flat after eating triggers reflux.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reflux
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflux
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Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.
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This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
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Years of going through the ebbs and flows of playoff games had the Knicks ready.
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Construction ebbs and flows with cyclical interest rates.
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Emergency drain cleaning runs $400 to $1,000 or more, depending on severity.
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Combine the ingredients, toss with Italian dressing, chill for 2 hours, and drain before serving.
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The root cause might lie in solder paste deposition, component placement, conveyor vibration, reflow profile or some combination.
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“Reflux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflux. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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