night sweats
plural noun
: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease
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Her eating disorders led to issues with her throat and teeth, and hormonal problems that caused hot flashes and night sweats; her brain felt fuzzy as her short-term memory faltered from malnutrition.
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Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
Hot flashes, night sweats and unexpected weight gain—for many women navigating menopause, these symptoms are more than just uncomfortable.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 10 June 2025
These sheets are also nice and breathable to help regulate temperature and keep night sweats at bay.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 June 2025
Women also reported better sleep, which may be because the medication helped reduce night sweats.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 4 June 2025
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Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
Hot flashes, night sweats and unexpected weight gain—for many women navigating menopause, these symptoms are more than just uncomfortable.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 10 June 2025
These sheets are also nice and breathable to help regulate temperature and keep night sweats at bay.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 June 2025
Women also reported better sleep, which may be because the medication helped reduce night sweats.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 4 June 2025
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“Night sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20sweats. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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