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COUGH OUT

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Cough Out.

Cough Out - as a verb

Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cough upexpectoratespit outspit up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dischargeejectexhaustexpelrelease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She couldn't help but cough out a laugh at his silly joke."
"The patient was instructed to cough out forcefully during the lung exam."
"The old man struggled to cough out the words he wanted to say."
"The singer had to stop the performance momentarily to cough out a tickle in her throat."
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