constipated

Example Sentences

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"You could run into the extremes of eating too much, where if you're not drinking enough water to hydrate and exceed the amount of soluble and insoluble fiber, you can get constipated," Lee said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

When Leonidas was just a month old, he was fussy and often constipated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Funnily enough, though, his “Napoleon” might have actually benefited from a bit more fuss, a lot more political-historical insight and a less constipated visual style.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023

If by chance I eat three in a day, I get constipated.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2023

He looks a little bit like a constipated weasel, but he really keeps the party moving.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel