SWEATS Synonyms: 231 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of sweat

as in works

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 fatigues

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 huffs

a state of nervous or irritated concern he always ends up in a sweat during tax season

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sweat

as in struggles

to devote serious and sustained effort spent the afternoon sweating over her tax returns

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as in worries

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 drips

to flow forth slowly through small openings the oil coat may sweat through this varnish

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as in interrogates

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 sweats

Noun

Then there’s the sportswear component with polos, sweaters, sport shirts, hoodies and sweats. —

Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 He was dressed casually, in a green suède jacket and black sweats, but his watch was heavily iced with diamonds, as was a chain around his neck. —

Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 The barrel-leg is so trendy right now, and this Lululemon find merges the cut with a cozy pair of sweats, resulting in polished, modern pants that look and feel good. —

Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Avoid washing delicate clothing in the same load as bulky or heavy items such as towels, bedding, jeans, sweats, and work clothes. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 Keep scrolling below for more pairs of comfortable summer travel pants, including cozy sweats and casual capri pants under $30. —

Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 She was arrested in a dramatic raid last fall and came to her first court appearance looking weak from liver failure and wearing sweats, a pair of glasses and her hair pulled back in an informal bun. —

Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 The immediate aftermath of a split tends to be less clear, a hazy maelstrom that can involve medicinal tubs of ice cream, insomnia by way of intrusive thoughts, and an aversion to wearing anything other than sweats. —

Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026 The adjustable drawstring shorts have an elastic waistband for comfort, while the rayon fabric helps the set keep its shape and look more polished than terrycloth or sweats. —

Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026

Verb

Ditch the leggings and fleece sweats for these cozy cotton pants. —

Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 This is a condition in which a person sweats excessively, no matter the weather or activity level. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026 That high-sodium, zero-sugar profile makes LMNT a favorite for endurance athletes, people on low-carb diets and anyone who sweats heavily during workouts or in hot conditions. —

Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026 For every person who prefers spending their holiday by the infinity pool of an all-inclusive resort, there’s another who sleeps in moldy dormitories, sweats on hours-long bus rides without air conditioning, and lives out of a bulging, threadbare backpack. —

Tim Brinkhof, Time, 4 May 2026 When styled with a pretty spring blouse and ballet flats, these sweats with a loose but tailored design will look indistinguishable from regular pants. —

Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 Cal has lost three of its last four and now sweats its potential NCAA Tournament berth fate. —

ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026 Soft, stretchy, and flattering, this best-selling long-sleeve tee and sweats combo is at the top of my wishlist. —

Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 He was last seen wearing a tan coat, maroon sweats pants and blue-and-white Nike shoes. —

Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026

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Fling has not directed a mainstage show at Goodspeed before, but he’s been deeply involved in every production there since one of his roles is as a line producer overseeing all the shows not just at the Opera House but at Goodspeed’s space for new works, the Terris Theatre in Chester.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Gutierrez said the jury would not privilege any particular documentary form, but would prioritize works that communicate genuine emotion and connect with viewers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026