reflux

noun

Definition of refluxnext
as in flow

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Recent Examples of reflux If chocolate causes reflux symptoms, swap it for low-fat, non-chocolate desserts to satisfy sweet cravings. — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 2 Feb. 2025 Combination Drugs Sometimes, taking a single medicine may not relieve reflux symptoms. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025 People with peptic ulcers and people who have had a gastric bypass or gallbladder removal surgery are more likely to develop bile reflux, often due to a structural issue or surgical complication. — Cristina Mutchler, Health, 11 Jan. 2025 For some years, my larynx has been swimming in phlegm, the result of an undetermined ratio between reflux and postnasal drip. — John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reflux
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflux
  1. flow
  2. ebb
  3. drain
Noun
  • This, in turn, reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.
    — Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of flow
Noun
  • The number of players in the organization who could thrive during their inexpensive entry-level deals is at a low ebb.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • At one point during the convention when support seemed at low ebb, Wilson sent McCombs a note instructing him to withdraw Wilson's name from consideration, but McCombs pocketed the note without taking action.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of ebb
Noun
  • South Texas Health System’s hospital in McAllen experienced minor flooding Thursday afternoon on the facility’s first floor from issues with the stormwater drain, according to a hospital spokesperson.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The existing system features a series of drain lines underneath the playing surface that have the ability to pump cool air into the field to move air through the soil base and provide a cooling system — which also can help promote root growth.
    — Janie McCauley, Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of drain

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