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to throw up
[phrase form: throw]
01
to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth
02
to forcibly expel something from one's stomach
03
to create something, often unexpectedly
04
to cause something, such as dust, to rise into the air
05
to unexpectedly quit or leave something such as one's home, job, etc.
Informal06
to contruct something such as a building in a hurried and fast manner
throw up
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Example
The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up.
The seasickness caused several passengers on the ship to throw up.
The roller coaster was so intense that many people on board threw up.
She had a stomach bug and spent the night throwing up.
The bad odor in the room made her feel sick, and she had to throw up.
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