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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
save your sweat: no one will appreciate your efforts anyway
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as in labor
very hard or unpleasant work
it took years of sweat to bring the farm to the point where it is now
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
my boss told me not to get in a sweat about the accident—she'd make sure I wasn't blamed for it
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as in huff
a state of nervous or irritated concern
he always ends up in a sweat during tax season
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as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
spent the afternoon sweating over her tax returns
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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
don't sweat over getting the application in a day late, as it probably doesn't matter
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as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
the oil coat may sweat through this varnish
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as in to interrogate
slang
to put a series of questions to
the narcotics squad tried sweating the mule, but he was genuinely clueless about the inner workings of the drug operation
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Recent Examples of sweat
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Available in a dozen colors, these oversized sweats boast two deep side pockets to stash your phone and other small valuables, plus an elastic waistband for all-day comfort.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Athletes or workers who have heat exposure and sweat a lot can lose water and electrolytes throughout the day, so replacing sodium is essential, according to McDermott.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Lululemon said the yarn construction allows sweat to evaporate quickly while preventing the typical visual contrast that appears when garments absorb moisture.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Available in a dozen colors, these oversized sweats boast two deep side pockets to stash your phone and other small valuables, plus an elastic waistband for all-day comfort.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Although that strategy has shareholders sweating, analysts in general aren’t worried.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Athletes or workers who have heat exposure and sweat a lot can lose water and electrolytes throughout the day, so replacing sodium is essential, according to McDermott.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweat
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The addition of Crosby was supposed to be the piece to help lift the Ravens over the top, with the draft picks expected to be part of a rebuilding effort for the Raiders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In an effort to allay whipsawing energy markets, Western powers are considering an International Energy Agency proposal for the largest-ever release of oil reserves.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Progress in robotics Agility’s humanoid robot, Digit, has already entered the market, demonstrating its readiness to tackle the labor shortage in factories and warehouses.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Most Americans assume that housing costs are driven by labor, materials, or interest rates.—
Mike Garcia,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Israeli strikes on Iranian oil fields and Iranian drone attacks elsewhere have forced production to slow or halt, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed over fear of vessels being targeted by Tehran.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Traders amped up bets on European Central Bank and Bank of England interest-rate hikes after soaring energy prices fueled fears inflation will surge.—
James Hirai,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nicolas Datiche | Lightrocket | Getty Images AI tools may also struggle with real-world nuances that experienced travel planners account for.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite flashing elite potential with 29 points against Indiana, Arenas struggled with consistency as the Trojans spiraled during a seven-game losing streak.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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For the first time, there appears to be a commitment that Foxboro will incur no cost and will not have to worry about reimbursement processes.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t worry—there’s something for every type of traveler.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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But high-ranking officials have offered statements dripping with obscurity.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, drip line connections can become loose, which is an easy fix.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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With Ellis’ help, Arsenal improved their capacity to analyse the market, evaluate their squad and interrogate their decision-making.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even if your wardrobe leans more trendy, try interrogating yourself about certain pieces in your closet.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Sweat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweat. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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