night sweats
plural noun
: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Those who get sick with TB may experience mild symptoms, including coughing, chest pain, fatigue, weight loss, weakness, fever and night sweats, per the CDC.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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—Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
This often leads to irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Those who get sick with TB may experience mild symptoms, including coughing, chest pain, fatigue, weight loss, weakness, fever and night sweats, per the CDC.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Social media is rife with influencers and life coaches selling supplements to relieve night sweats, clear brain fog and sustain libido.
—Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
This often leads to irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Night sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20sweats. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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