as in handling
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 sweating out
Cade realized the players were sweating out electrolytes — another word for minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium — and upsetting the body’s chemical balance.
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Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Cade realized the players were sweating out electrolytes – another word for minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium – and upsetting the body’s chemical balance.
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ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
The Horned Frogs won eight of nine games to finish the season and avoid sweating out their spot on the NCAA Tournament bubble.
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Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
For overnight guests, tailor your thermostat settings to meet their needs without sweating out the rest of the family (or sending your home’s energy efficiency spiraling).
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
The team's 8-9 record wasn't much better than the 4-5 finishing mark last season, and the Panthers still needed help to win the division, sweating out Atlanta's victory over New Orleans to prevail over Tampa Bay.
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Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Everyone was dancing, sweating out their edges, and singing every word.
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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.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Cade realized the players were sweating out electrolytes – another word for minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium – and upsetting the body’s chemical balance.
—
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
The Horned Frogs won eight of nine games to finish the season and avoid sweating out their spot on the NCAA Tournament bubble.
—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
For overnight guests, tailor your thermostat settings to meet their needs without sweating out the rest of the family (or sending your home’s energy efficiency spiraling).
—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
The team's 8-9 record wasn't much better than the 4-5 finishing mark last season, and the Panthers still needed help to win the division, sweating out Atlanta's victory over New Orleans to prevail over Tampa Bay.
—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweating out
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The federal judge handling the case has scheduled a hearing for next month to determine whether federal prosecutors should face sanctions in the case.
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Human resources specialists These workers oversee hiring, orientation and ongoing support for employees, handling recruitment, benefits and workplace concerns.
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.
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Police say the woman was standing outside her home when a group in a car approached her.
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For a population already enduring poverty, these double-punch earthquakes have struck at the worst possible moment.
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Euclid launched in 2023 on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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Leaving would mean becoming a beginner again, tolerating uncertainty and risking an imperfect decision.
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Spanish and French lavender varieties, in particular, are known for tolerating high temperatures the best.
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The executive is no longer simply accepting part of a compensation package.
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That means engaging in deliberate experimentation, accepting some trial and error around service delivery, pricing, workflows, and talent models.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Starting at age 10, kids can also sign up as counselors-in-training, helping younger campers in the morning and taking classes with their own age group in the afternoon.
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Despite her standout look, Harry stole the show, playfully sticking out his tongue while dressed in a coordinating green outfit that mirrored his mother’s.
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Reid writhes in front of Zaman, sticking out his tongue in one take, running his hand down his body in another, all while a gigantic technocrane zooms overhead.
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Muscle growth also relies on appropriate time under tension (strength training, bodyweight training, and load-bearing exercise), along with adequate rest and sufficient nutrient intake.
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Vasquez allegedly drove away from the scene in a silver Honda Civic bearing California license plates, KTNV reported.
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“Sweating out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweating%20out. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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