1
as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
spent the afternoon sweating over her tax returns
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2
as in worrying
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 dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
the oil coat may sweat through this varnish
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as in interrogating
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 sweating
Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Most people experience some body odor after sweating, such as in hot environments or after exercise, which improves after showering.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Sydney Sweeney isn't sweating the haters.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
So Stafford was not sweating the lack of production in a game that qualified as a must-win.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
But not sweating things that are literally and metaphorically heated is essential to who Andrew Yancy is, and Vaughn is completely in tune with his frequency.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
As such a solitary seller will knock the price and pretty soon not only are there no more buyers but everyone starts sweating and looking to sell.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Or, buy yourself the Butter Wrap Back Long-Sleeve Tee to pair with high-waist jeans or leggings when not sweating in the hot yoga studio.
—Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
While many of the devices in this roundup start at around 90 degrees (or higher), this blanket has the option to start sweating at 77 degrees.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Most people experience some body odor after sweating, such as in hot environments or after exercise, which improves after showering.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Sydney Sweeney isn't sweating the haters.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
So Stafford was not sweating the lack of production in a game that qualified as a must-win.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
But not sweating things that are literally and metaphorically heated is essential to who Andrew Yancy is, and Vaughn is completely in tune with his frequency.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
As such a solitary seller will knock the price and pretty soon not only are there no more buyers but everyone starts sweating and looking to sell.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Or, buy yourself the Butter Wrap Back Long-Sleeve Tee to pair with high-waist jeans or leggings when not sweating in the hot yoga studio.
—Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
While many of the devices in this roundup start at around 90 degrees (or higher), this blanket has the option to start sweating at 77 degrees.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweating
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The Mets’ 3-1 Opening Day loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park featured a base-running blunder, a botched double play and a starting pitcher who was laboring by the fourth inning and was removed with two outs in the fifth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Mets’ 3-1 Opening Day loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park featured a baserunning blunder, a botched double play and a starting pitcher who was laboring by the fourth inning and was removed with two outs in the fifth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Overweight and obesity need to be treated safely and effectively to avoid that worrying forecast.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The state has grown increasingly reliant on unlicensed teachers because schools are struggling to retain experienced educators.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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But because of passenger complaints and the need to revitalize a struggling tourist economy, the government adopted new regulations last month that will force a change in these habits.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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When Jenny tried to talk with her mother about the conflict, Alice would often immediately start weeping.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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As weeping family members and friends of Lombardo Palacios, 33, and Charlotte Pleytez, 37, looked on, the courtroom exploded in applause.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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The military is examining options for soldiers to control the distribution of food limited to a minimum caloric amount necessary for survival, the person said.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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The examining magistrate now has to decide what direction to give to the proceedings.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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This means going beyond policies and quotas, striving instead for cultural norms where differences are not only accepted but celebrated.—
Mo Hamzian,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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By contrast, the sneaker trends that have defined the latter half of this year–and those forecast for next–suggest many people are striving for anti-mainstream designs.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.—
Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Or pushing through with friendships that aren’t really working anymore, and maybe never did.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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The City is Ours This City is Ours is the story of Michael (James Nelson-Joyce), a man who, for all of his adult life, has been involved in organized crime, working for his friend and the gang leader Ronnie (Sean Bean).—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Sweating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweating. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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