How to Use seasickness in a Sentence

seasickness

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  • Of the five of us, the two who were least prone to seasickness were the ones who tossed their cookies.
    — Paige Collins, The Seattle Times, 17 Sep. 2018
  • For Neil Hayward, the days of travel and nights of seasickness were worth it, because of the birds.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 24 May 2018
  • She was swamped by 20 foot waves, and stricken with seasickness.
    — Penelope Green, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Trimarans can roll side to side, which can cause seasickness and drowsiness.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2023
  • Onstage, though, a show-tune singer rarely has to worry about seasickness.
    — Melissa Errico, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2017
  • Our crew effectively halved by seasickness, Bob and I took turns at the tiller.
    — Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Evacuees curled up in sleeping bags on the floor and on couches in the mess hall, fighting off the effects of seasickness as the boat gently swayed across the sea.
    — Vivian Nereim, New York Times, 3 May 2023
  • Recreating on the water presents its own set of dangers like seasickness and heat stroke.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 5 May 2021
  • Still, people tell stories about ship-wide bouts of seasickness.
    — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2016
  • This includes two VIPs and a sea cabin on the lower deck amidships for guests who suffer from seasickness.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 9 June 2023
  • For anyone who fears seasickness, this is also a better choice than a regular sailboat that can heel (lean) to the side.
    — Hotel Bellwether, The Seattle Times, 1 May 2017
  • But seasickness cuts the lesson short and his willingness to make any linguistic effort seems to end right there.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 May 2022
  • Ferries are often the most enjoyable and scenic forms of city transportation, but no one likes to bounce from wave to wave on a rough day, dodge cold spray or fight seasickness.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 12 May 2021
  • After 45 minutes of a seasickness-inducing bumpy boat ride, a few trees appeared on the horizon.
    — Colleen Oakley, Good Housekeeping, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Ocean splashdowns can be rough on astronauts, as the bobbing waves can cause severe seasickness.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN, 1 May 2021
  • Instead, Ervin worked as the base commander's assistant and was rarely onboard a ship due to his severe seasickness.
    — Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 13 Aug. 2020
  • Or that a particular body of water won’t cause seasickness.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2024
  • Dogs, like humans, can suffer from seasickness, so talk to your vet about medications.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 26 May 2017
  • Travelers described seasickness, glasses falling from shelves and water leaking from the ceiling and into staterooms as the ship passed through the storm for two days.
    — Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 8 Jan. 2018
  • Walther later drew on this experience to write a report on seasickness.
    — Corrado Nai, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2024
  • Along with violent seasickness, passengers suffered from fever, dysentery, boils, scurvy, mouth rot, rat bites, and lice so copious that they could be scraped off the body.
    — Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
  • On a road trip, carsickness can make a scenic drive feel practically unbearable, and on a boat ride, seasickness can compel you to swear off water sports of any kind.
    — Rebecca Deczynski, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2021
  • Jennifer Moak, the baby's mother (Berg's daughter), took the infant to the on-site doctor, who provided the child with medication for seasickness.
    — Marlisse Cepeda, Woman's Day, 9 Jan. 2015
  • Servo Yachts has designed a whole new catamaran line to combat seasickness.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2021
  • There are all sorts of remedies for seasickness, from weighted wristbands to acupuncture patches, and even noshing on green apples and ginger candies.
    — Brittany Chrusciel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Competitors battled swift tides, strong currents, enormous waves, chilly water, all manner of wildlife — sharks, jellyfish and even whales — seasickness and the dark.
    — Penelope Green, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023
  • In the waters of Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago that is famous for its marine life, Osborn felt the seasickness dissipate.
    — Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Gemini 8 eventually splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, with Armstrong and Scott forced to deal with seasickness caused by two hours on heavy seas while waiting for a destroyer to pick them up.
    — Jamie Turner, cleveland.com, 16 July 2019
  • The waters also are largely calm, keeping seasickness to a minimum.
    — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Symptoms of seasickness can include nausea, dizziness, tiredness, and cold sweats.
    — Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024

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