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nauseous

[naw-shuhs, -zee-uhs] / ˈnɔ ʃəs, -zi əs /


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Allison Anderman’s breaking point was a slow-moving Lyft to Miami from the airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The scent inside gave her a headache and made her nauseous.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Reni said their child felt dizzy and nauseous before developing stomach problems after eating the meal.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Amid repeated heat waves and the terrible smell, residents said they felt nauseous, got headaches and lost their appetite.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

"If you're out here too long, the vibrations -- that wave sound makes you nauseous."

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

I felt nauseous and put my hand to my mouth.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys


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