night sweats
plural noun
: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease
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The brand, which was launched last August by Arielle Cole, manufactures luxury cooling sleepwear to help people with night sweats get a better night’s sleep.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
These hormonal transitions cause hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms that disrupt sleep.
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Mark Gurarie,
Health,
20 June 2026
For many women, night sweats occur repeatedly for years, fragmenting sleep night after night.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
Right now, Walmart has a lineup of budget-friendly reversible quilts that help keep night sweats at bay while looking good doing it, with discounts up to 70% off.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
These hormonal transitions cause hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms that disrupt sleep.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
20 June 2026
For many women, night sweats occur repeatedly for years, fragmenting sleep night after night.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
Right now, Walmart has a lineup of budget-friendly reversible quilts that help keep night sweats at bay while looking good doing it, with discounts up to 70% off.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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“Night sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20sweats. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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