as in nauseous
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Recent Examples of seasick
The action did not leap from the screen so much as stumble forward in a seasick kind of way.
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Jamie Lauren Keiles, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2022
My brother-in-law is afraid of getting seasick, and does not want to participate.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2022
The Sunshine Skyway Pier was cheap, convenient, and a reasonable choice for people who get seasick or wouldn’t want to be stuck on a boat for hours.
—Daniel McGinn, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Nov. 2022
But since cars don’t get seasick, RoRos aren’t designed to be super stable—that would be expensive, which would drive up the cost of shipping and eat into those all-important margins.
—Andrew Lawrence, Popular Mechanics, 14 Nov. 2022
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Jamie Lauren Keiles, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2022
My brother-in-law is afraid of getting seasick, and does not want to participate.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2022
The Sunshine Skyway Pier was cheap, convenient, and a reasonable choice for people who get seasick or wouldn’t want to be stuck on a boat for hours.
—Daniel McGinn, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Nov. 2022
But since cars don’t get seasick, RoRos aren’t designed to be super stable—that would be expensive, which would drive up the cost of shipping and eat into those all-important margins.
—Andrew Lawrence, Popular Mechanics, 14 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasick
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Fire Rescue and the Broward Sheriff’s Office Hazmat team arrived after some staff members reported feeling nauseous, according to Tara Smith, a spokesperson for Miramar Fire Rescue.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Feeling light-headed and nauseous, hospital staff performed an ultrasound that showed her baby's vitals were healthy, reassuring the mom.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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This idea, though, has already started to make some lawmakers queasy.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
23 Mar. 2025
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So too does the actual action, which moves from cartoonishly fun to grim and queasy with nary a step in between.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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Related Stories That this tragedy took place on Hollywood’s doorstep adds a woozy, surreal element.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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There was a woozy unreality about that first glimpse.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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In a report out Friday, Colas reported anecdotes of squeamish investors as a result of President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy, on top of worries around the health of the broad economy.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Private onsens are particularly sought after by international tourists because communal onsens require visitors to enjoy their dip fully naked - a custom many foreign travelers aren’t familiar with, or feel squeamish about.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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To reach the house, visitors drive up the dark, narrow mountain road hemmed in on both sides by foliage, before arriving, slightly carsick, slightly confused, at the low-slung residence with a modest roofline.—
Kristina Linnea Garcia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2024
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While carpooling to school, he gets stuck in the middle seat and feels carsick.—
Peter C. Baker,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2023
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Arielle appears to have repeatedly expressed her unease with the hike, including the steep height and feeling dizzy after taking a photo on a tree.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Back in 2023, Skrillex resurfaced unexpectedly with two new albums at once—Quest for Fire and Don’t Get Too Close—to showcase how his rattling bass juggernauts had evolved and his newfound grasp on dizzy emo-rap had tightened.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2025
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Then Mitchell got hot in the clutch, scoring nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range in overtime after a shaky first half that included 0-of-4 shooting from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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By pushing the deportation debate, Trump is keeping the focus away from the negative economic news that has dented his approval rating thanks to the shaky rollout of his tariff plans and the ensuing roller coaster results in the stock markets.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Seasick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasick. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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