gargle

noun

Definition of garglenext
as in croak

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Recent Examples of gargle Here's what to know about using a saltwater gargle to help treat sore throat symptoms. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Jan. 2025 Saltwater gargles are used to improve oral health and treat various oral health conditions. — Edmund Khoo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 Non-medical therapies, such as salt water gargles or tea with honey and lemon, may also work for certain people. — Emilia Benton, Health, 1 June 2024 To make an effective saltwater gargle, Mayo Clinic experts recommend dissolving 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of salt in an 8oz glass of warm water. — Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for gargle
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  1. croak
  2. screech
Noun
  • The chihuahuan raven has a somewhat different vocalization, with more of a trilling quality to its croak.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The pubescent croak of Roman Candle is gone, the chesty metal voice of Dead Air replaced by something soft and assured, authoritative.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of croak
Noun
  • Farnsworth said the screech is typical of barn owls, who use it to communicate with one another.
    — Joseph B. Frederick, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Rihanna’s here, maniacal crowds are lining up outside shows to screech and wave at their favorite stars and days of runway events big and small lie ahead.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of screech

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“Gargle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gargle. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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