as in sweat
a state of nervous or irritated concern
the set designer spent the entire week before opening night in a swelter
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Recent Examples of swelter
Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Zack Littell had given the Rays a strong first five innings in Sunday’s swelter, allowing just one run and four hits, and had done so throwing only 69 pitches, with an impressive 53 for strikes.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
People hired by the contractors wear extensive protective equipment in the sweltering humidity and must have their blood tested regularly for dioxin.
—Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The east swelters while Phoenix gets a reprieve While Phoenix has enjoyed relatively tame temperatures for much of July, large swaths of the country are scorching.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Zack Littell had given the Rays a strong first five innings in Sunday’s swelter, allowing just one run and four hits, and had done so throwing only 69 pitches, with an impressive 53 for strikes.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Verb
Avoid summer, which brings sweltering heat with little shade and peak accommodation prices, or winter, as many guesthouses close in December and January.
—Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
People hired by the contractors wear extensive protective equipment in the sweltering humidity and must have their blood tested regularly for dioxin.
—Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelter
Noun
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Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers Joggers are one of the most popular travel pant styles (for good reason), and the Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers are especially well-suited for winter travel thanks to the sweat-wicking material designed to keep you extra warm.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most work dress codes don’t allow for sweats or leggings, but silky trousers have the same comfy-soft feel and will make for a rich-looking outfit every time.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From fudgy squares that melt in your mouth to cake-like slices perfect for stacking on a platter, and even cookie-style mash-ups, these brownie recipes cover the spectrum.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kitchen tools, like a thermometer, can melt in the extreme high heat.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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January’s nonfarm payrolls report and consumer price index, set to hit screens days after their original release dates , could re-instill confidence in the market following a recent bout of panic selling.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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That level of panic is premature, experts say.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bright artificial light can encourage more mature foliage on these plants; too much bright light will scorch the leaves.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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Direct sunlight can scorch their leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Secondary recovery includes waterflooding or gas injection which includes huff-and-puff mode.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But many vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and potatoes, are more often eaten cooked, which can alter their vitamin C content.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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For instance, cooking nutritious meals (and dining out less) is easier when your kitchen pantry is organized with bins and stackable airtight containers.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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What’s behind all the fuss, of almost 180k glowing reviews on Amazon?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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There was never much fuss about this, largely because Carrick was widely considered boring.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Feel free to add a few cracks of black pepper to the tops and bake for 5 to 7 minutes per side (flipping halfway through).—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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