Coughing up
Coughing up noun - The act of expelling (food or phlegm) by coughing.
Expectorate is a synonym for coughing up. In some cases you can use "Expectorate" instead a verb phrase "Coughing up".
Expectorate
Expectorate verb - Clear out the chest and lungs.
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Synonyms for Expectorate
Coughing up is a synonym for expectorate. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Coughing up" with "Expectorate", this terms are similar.
Nearby Words: expectoration, expectorant, expectorating
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