100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "cough"

Definition

The verb Cough refers to the act of expelling air from the lungs suddenly with a sharp, noisy sound, often as a reflex action to clear the throat or airways of irritants, mucus, or foreign particles.

Synonyms

• Hack
• Clear the throat
• Expel
• Hiccup (in a loose sense)
• Splutter

Antonyms

• Inhale
• Breath
• Whisper

Examples

1. She had to cough loudly to get everyone's attention.
2. He felt a tickle in his throat and began to cough uncontrollably.
3. The doctor asked me if I had been coughing lately.
4. After inhaling the dust, he couldn't help but cough.
5. When she laughs too hard, she sometimes coughs.
6. The child began to cough after playing in the cold air.
7. I tried to suppress my cough during the movie.
8. He coughed so much that he lost his voice.
9. She covered her mouth as she began to cough.
10. The smoke made everyone in the room cough.
11. It's important to cough into your elbow to prevent spreading germs.
12. I woke up in the middle of the night to a persistent cough.
13. He couldn't stop coughing after the spicy meal.
14. The cough syrup helped soothe her throat.
15. I heard him cough from across the room.
16. She tried to cough quietly during the lecture.
17. The cough that he had developed was quite alarming.
18. He turned his head to cough away from the group.
19. After the allergies kicked in, I started to cough.
20. The teacher noticed a student coughing and asked if he was okay.
21. I often cough when I am nervous.
22. The persistent cough lasted for weeks.
23. She took a sip of water to suppress her cough.
24. He coughed up a hairball after grooming.
25. They could hear the cough echoing down the hallway.
26. Don't forget to cough if you feel something stuck in your throat.
27. He tried to hold back a cough but failed.
28. She had a dry cough that worried her doctor.
29. The cough was more of a reflex than anything serious.
30. He would usually cough when he was allergic to something.
31. The cough lingered long after the cold was gone.
32. I tried to cough discreetly during the meeting.
33. The doctor recommended a cough drop for relief.
34. She took a deep breath before she began to cough.
35. The child began to cough after running around outside.
36. He could feel the urge to cough building up.
37. After the concert, her throat was sore from singing and coughing.
38. She has a bad cough that has persisted for days.
39. He tried to cough politely during dinner.
40. The cold air made me cough more than usual.
41. I often cough when I drink something too quickly.
42. The cough she had seemed to worsen at night.
43. He felt embarrassed to cough in a quiet room.
44. She needed to cough to clear her throat before speaking.
45. The cough medicine did not help alleviate his symptoms.
46. I cough every time I step outside in the winter.
47. He felt a sudden urge to cough while speaking.
48. The cough caused by the flu can be quite debilitating.
49. She was worried that her cough might be contagious.
50. He tried to cough quietly but it was impossible.
51. The loud cough startled everyone in the café.
52. Coughing fits can be a sign of something serious.
53. The doctor advised him to see a specialist for his cough.
54. She felt the need to cough after smelling the strong perfume.
55. He often coughs during allergy season.
56. The cough syrup was effective, and she felt better soon.
57. I could hear him coughing in the other room.
58. She had to cough to clear her voice before singing.
59. The sound of her cough made him turn around.
60. His dry cough kept him awake at night.
61. She felt embarrassed when she coughed in class.
62. The cough persisted even after finishing the medication.
63. I tried not to cough during the prayer.
64. The loud cough interrupted the quiet meeting.
65. He felt a tickle in his throat and had to cough.
66. She was worried that her persistent cough might be serious.
67. He would often cough while exercising outside.
68. The cough that kept him awake at night was finally gone.
69. I had to cough after swallowing the wrong way.
70. She was told to cough up the mucus that was in her chest.
71. The cough returned after a few days of relief.
72. He held his hand over his mouth to cough quietly.
73. The doctor listened to his chest as he coughed.
74. She felt the need to cough after taking a sip of soda.
75. The cough was a common symptom of the virus.
76. He took a moment to cough before continuing his speech.
77. The cough he had developed was quite persistent.
78. She tried to cough softly so as not to disturb anyone.
79. After a long day, he felt a tickle in his throat and coughed.
80. The cough was a reminder that cold season was approaching.
81. I always cough when I'm nervous or anxious.
82. He couldn’t hold back the cough after inhaling sharply.
83. The loud cough in the audience drew everyone's attention.
84. She took a moment to cough before sharing her opinion.
85. His cough sounded worse than it actually was.
86. The cough lingered even after the cold had passed.
87. She had to cough to clear her voice before speaking.
88. His coughing was a sign that he needed to see a doctor.
89. She tried to cough discreetly during the performance.
90. The cough persisted through the night and into the morning.
91. He tried to suppress the cough but it escaped anyway.
92. The cough he had was worse in the morning.
93. She felt a cough coming on after the long run.
94. He noticed that he would cough more when it was cold outside.
95. The cough he had developed was due to allergies.
96. She felt embarrassed when she had to cough during the presentation.
97. I grabbed some water to help soothe my cough.
98. The cough syrup she took helped her feel better.
99. After he coughed, he cleared his throat and continued speaking.
100. She could feel a cough building as she spoke too quickly.