puking

VERB

vomit

Synonyms

STRONG

barf gag heave hurl regurgitate retch spew upchuck

WEAK

be sick bring up chunder cough up do the technicolor yawn get sick spit up throw up toss one's cookies

Example Sentences

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The sellers are winners taking profits at prices of $90,000-plus, not losers puking at the bottom.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

Their top red-zone target was limited, and their defensive leader, Kamari Ramsey, was up all night puking.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025

During their first conversation another lady starts puking everywhere.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2024

"They are weird puking birds with colourful mullets. What's not to love here?"

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2023

Shriya curled her lip in disgust, I thought she might start puking too, but she didn't.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely