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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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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
Millions across Europe faced extreme temperatures on Tuesday, and sweltering conditions continued to hit France particularly hard. — CBS News, 23 June 2026 Crafted from a soft and breathable blend of linen and rayon, its relaxed fit is comfortable enough to wear from morning to night, allowing for plenty of air flow even on sweltering summer days. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 21 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
  • With Angel playing games, a wig probably would last maybe two or three days, because of sweat, oils and things like that, which doesn’t really work well with the glue.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Betr is giving you a chance to get in on those games with promo code FOXNEWS, giving you $200 in bonus bets and four sweat-free picks to use today.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweat
Verb
  • Rather than being stitched together, costumes are often heat bonded, with the plastic melted at the edges to join pieces.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In a large frying pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of melt
Noun
  • His wife, Stacy Petit Bennett, told the outlet her husband called her in a panic as his truck became surrounded by floodwaters on San Filippo Drive.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • On Wednesday, a rush to open new accounts elsewhere crashed other banks’ mobile apps, fueling public panic.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of panic
Verb
  • El-Sayed’s reputation is that of a know-it-all who is happy to scorch anyone who opposes him.
    — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Keep the pot 12 to 18 inches away from the window to prevent sun scorch.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 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
  • Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Flip and cook until golden brown on the second side, 1 to 2 minutes more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cook
Noun
  • After a marathon journey involving three connecting flights to reach Glasgow—and coming off the back of a particularly hectic week that had left me feeling a little under the weather—the lack of fuss was firmly appreciated.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Their clients, like the classic Vegas-chapel clientele, didn’t want the fuss of a giant ceremony or just didn’t have the guests.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of fuss
Verb
  • In 2024, Kingsley started Flowstate Coffee, roasting their own beans and selling them online and through pop-ups.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Slow-roasting Japanese sweet potatoes flesh-side down releases their natural sugars, caramelizing and deepening their sweetness.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of roast

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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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