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
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
The second-to-last day of the Wisconsin State Fair opened amid sweltering heat.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
The new year has been a treat for those who prefer sweater over swelter in South Florida.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The film takes place in the sweltering heat of a Texas summer in 1974 as ruthless prisoner Federico Carrasco (Luna) takes control of the Huntsville Penitentiary.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
The second-to-last day of the Wisconsin State Fair opened amid sweltering heat.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
The swelter wasn’t just numerical as the real-feel temperature, the heat index factoring in relative humidity, was a couple of notches higher.
—Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
The new year has been a treat for those who prefer sweater over swelter in South Florida.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelter
Noun
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They’re made with the same ultra-soft Nulu fabric that’s sweat-wicking and stretchy; however, the new ones are made without seams.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Made from breathable, sweat-wicking stretch fabric, they’re designed with a subtle kick flare for a flattering fit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Add butter; cook, stirring constantly, until melted, 1 minute.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Rock’s proprietary therapies melt away inches, tighten skin and reduce cellulite with zero downtime.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was still no panic when, in March 2023, CRH — the world’s biggest building materials supplier — chose to switch to New York.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the real success lies in making hydration a daily habit, not a panic-buying response.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Potent scenes fail to be as intense as Taylor’s grind-you-up performance that scorches everything and everyone around her.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kemp looked at the ceiling and blew a huff of air when Schwartz announced the sentence.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Verb
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On some days, Gupta cooks inside it, showing how food can also be memory, art, and healing.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Drizzle with more oil and get the wings well coated before cooking.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Often overly-formal affairs can actually detract from making your guests feel welcome; limiting the fuss and frills helps create a more relaxed atmosphere.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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The ongoing lawsuit isn't the first time the FTC has made a fuss about Amazon's operations recently.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And while other passive homes from the ’80s and ’90s were often flooded with light, reducing their efficiency, or involved complicated manual shading and cooling features, here the dome’s overhang blocks direct light, so the interiors are bright but don’t bake in the sun.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
30 Sep. 2025
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Transfer skillet to oven; bake until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of pork registers 140°F, about 10 minutes.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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