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noun

Definition of swelternext
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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verb

as in to melt

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Recent Examples of swelter
Noun
There might be a slight reprieve for a short few months in winter, but the norm is sweat and swelter. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 Bundle up while the world outside continues to cook and swelter. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Verb
The Quiet Work On a cold January morning, or a sweltering August afternoon, when a driver’s car turns over without incident, the forecasting system that put the right battery in the right store at the right time will receive no credit. — Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 Atlanta United welcomed the Uzbekistan national team on Wednesday afternoon under sweltering Georgia heat. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swelter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelter
  1. sweat
  2. melt
  3. panic
  4. scorch
  5. huff
  6. cook
  7. fuss
  8. roast
Noun
  • My usual deodorant has stopped working, and my sweat suddenly smells different or much stronger than before.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This 45 percent-off unisex sweatshirt is a great outer layer paired with a $13 tank that is both durable and sweat-wicking.
    — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweat
Verb
  • Both Florida and Denmark are facing rising sea levels due a warmer global climate, which causes glaciers to melt and seawater to expand.
    — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Once the snow melts fully, the season starts up once again, typically in April or May.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of melt
Noun
  • The rattle of a bride’s gold earring or the rasp of straightener steam through a bride’s hair takes on a panic-inducingly eerie quality thanks to Marie-Clotilde Chery’s chilling sound design.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Plenkovic has accused his political opponents of fueling panic for political gain.
    — Darko Bandic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of panic
Verb
  • During the 2016 Chimney Fire, which scorched more than 46,000 acres in the Santa Lucia Range, one of the family’s favorite manzanita trees burned black.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Dangerous heat that has scorched the Southwest for days is now spreading to the nation's midsection.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of scorch
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Verb
  • All four celebs started dipping their toes into fall fashion early this year, reaching for fisherman, funnel-neck, and crewneck sweaters while traveling, sipping coffee, and cooking with Ina Garten.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Guests can also participate in a range of environmental programs including coastline cleanups, recycling efforts, and reef protection activity that includes going fishing for destructive lionfish—and then enjoying a meal cooked with it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of cook
Noun
  • Two players who wanted out had got their wish with minimal fuss, but the same could not be said of Guimaraes.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The time has finally come for Georgia inside linebacker Justin Williams to show what all that recruiting fuss was about.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of fuss
Verb
  • Toss with some olive oil and your favorite seasonings, then roast until golden and crunchy.
    — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh pumpkin puree is easy to make by roasting or microwaving pie pumpkins; store puree in the fridge for 3 days.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of roast

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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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