Definition of heat exhaustion
: a condition marked by weakness, nausea, dizziness, and profuse sweating that results from physical exertion in a hot environment
— called also heat prostration
— compare heatstrokeExamples of heat exhaustion in a Sentence
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Laura Jean Jordan was found dead from heat exhaustion in July 2017 near the area of 22nd Place and Garfield Street.
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Haleigh Kochanski, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2021
The weather service recommends those under heat advisories to stay hydrated, remain out of the sun, check on relatives and neighbors and be cognizant of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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Tori B. Powell, CBS News, 31 Aug. 2021
Ray Kelly, a spokesman for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, said Kreycik’s movements could indicate a sort of delirium from heat exhaustion.
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Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2021
With the thermostats ready to burst and air conditioners at full strength, coaches like Manual's Scott Carmony had to make adjustments to practice in order to protect the players from heat exhaustion.
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J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 20 Aug. 2021
Extreme heat can cause heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash.
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Sylvia Goodman, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2021
People should also be mindful of the symptoms for heat exhaustion, which can develop suddenly, and include heavy sweating, cold or clammy skin, fast or weak pulse, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, dizziness, headache, and fainting.
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BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2021
Hikers should also watch out for health hazards including heat exhaustion, heatstroke, hyponatremia and hypothermia.
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Julia Musto, Fox News, 6 Aug. 2021
In Tokyo, a caddy for U.S. golfer Lexi Thompson had to relinquish his duties because of heat exhaustion.
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Emily Leiker, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2021
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“Heat exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20exhaustion. Accessed 20 Sep. 2021.
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