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stomachache

noun

ˈstə-mək-ˌāk

Definition of stomachache

as in cramps

abdominal pain especially when focused in the digestive organs all that fried food gave me a stomachache

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Recent Examples of stomachache If these issues aren’t addressed by a mental health professional, some teens may turn to substances as well as withdraw from peers or family, or develop physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomachaches, and sleep disturbances, says Waitt. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 2026 Several cultures use the plant therapeutically to treat a variety of maladies, including dandruff, hair loss, stomachaches, and fever. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Children might also experience a loss of appetite, sleep disturbances or physical pain, such as stomachaches. — Keisha M. Wint, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 Young children often complain of physical symptoms such as stomachaches, develop separation anxiety, and regress to earlier behaviors like bed-wetting. — Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stomachache

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cramps

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Players can also request a three-minute medical time-out for each injury that occurs — which could include overheating symptoms such as dizziness or cramps.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Salmonella bacteria are a leading cause of foodborne illness in the country, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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