night sweats
plural noun
: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease
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The patches do more than simply lessen symptoms such as night sweats and irritability.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 May 2026
But as the swelling continued to grow and symptoms like night sweats appeared, that sense of unease returned — this time, harder to ignore.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
At 30, the lifelong athlete began experiencing unusual symptoms -- shortness of breath, night sweats and vision blackouts.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 May 2026
But as the swelling continued to grow and symptoms like night sweats appeared, that sense of unease returned — this time, harder to ignore.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
At 30, the lifelong athlete began experiencing unusual symptoms -- shortness of breath, night sweats and vision blackouts.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Night sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20sweats. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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