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Recent Examples of cold sweat
As someone who has been waking up with cold sweats since hitting my 30s, I am sold—especially because of its impressive sale price.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Symptoms of coronary artery disease include chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fatigue, heartburn, nausea, dizziness and cold sweats, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Debilitating withdrawal symptoms followed: hot flashes, cold sweats, restless legs, the shakes and teeth grinding.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Symptoms of coronary artery disease include chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fatigue, heartburn, nausea, dizziness and cold sweats, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Debilitating withdrawal symptoms followed: hot flashes, cold sweats, restless legs, the shakes and teeth grinding.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold sweat
Noun
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The atmosphere of a Gothic novel creeps over you; encroaching mist along the outcroppings.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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So if rain piles up on your street and creeps under your door, a situation that is happening more frequently in Florida due to climate change, normal home insurance will not cover that claim.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Williams also underwent blood tests and electrophysiological testing to measure the electrical activity of his nerves and muscles, as well as physical testing once a month.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Clear info calms the nerves and gets people ready to party.—
Elle Chan,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Cold sweat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20sweat. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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