as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can sweat out one more year of this job—before I totally flip out
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Recent Examples of sweat out
The pocket on the upper middle back keeps the phone from bouncing, can be accessed mid-run, and is lined with a waterproof material to keep sweat out.
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Lisa Jhung, Outside, 14 Dec. 2025
Everyone was dancing, sweating out their edges, and singing every word.
—Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
The man is a yeoman on the diamond, having spent the past couple of seasons showing up early and sweating out infield drills to refine his skills at shortstop.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Water is running down the walls and dripping through light fixtures, as though the house itself is sweating out a fever.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Jhung, Outside, 14 Dec. 2025
Everyone was dancing, sweating out their edges, and singing every word.
—Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
The man is a yeoman on the diamond, having spent the past couple of seasons showing up early and sweating out infield drills to refine his skills at shortstop.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Water is running down the walls and dripping through light fixtures, as though the house itself is sweating out a fever.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweat out
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If your space is shadier, stick with crops like lettuce or spinach that can tolerate less light.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Dissent isn’t tolerated and consensus isn’t a priority.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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For others, like Swarthout, that means pushing through anxiety to keep long-standing plans.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a city where architectural bombast has often been favored over architectural quality, the White House has stood apart for its grace and modesty.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer leeks to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The moody Moon paces into your busy 3rd house, energizing your ability to handle quick stops and urgent tasks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Detectives said two girls accepted the ride and told the suspect their destination.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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IDs from other states are not accepted.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The resulting opportunities led many women to marry later and have fewer children, patterns that would endure in later generations.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Coptic monasticism was one of the oldest forms of organized Christian monasticism, laying the groundwork for traditions that endure to this day.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The prep work will take about a year, with actual construction beginning next spring.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The second round will go out on April 15 to those born between the 11th and 20th of a month, and the third round will follow on April 22 to those born on or after the 21st of a month.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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He was born in Stuttgart, an automotive hub in southwest Germany, the son of a Turkish immigrant with a job at Porsche who spent his weekends DJing.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Two people were hospitalized with injuries sustained when an apartment building caught fire in El Sereno early Sunday morning.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Second, that accepted norms of the profession required aggressive interventions to sustain life.—
Robert S. Olick,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Sweat out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweat%20out. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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