1
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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2
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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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
Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Vivian, who is in her thirties, wore a black baseball cap, loose sweats, and a thick fur coat twice her size.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 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
Hybrid styles mix denim with fleece and sweats.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Dede Ayite’s costume design nails each character, from Catherine’s slouchy, depressing sweats-and-flannels to Claire’s chic, New York casual-glam.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Spa guests are typically sporting activewear or sweats that are easy to peel off pre-service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The picture appeared to have been taken during one of Justin's rehearsal days, as Hailey wore the same black crop top and gray sweats in a video of her dancing while Justin took the stage.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
So, the seven-time All-Star, who had played in 65 of their first 81 games, sat in gray sweats while the rest of the Clippers closed out the regular season with a 115-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night at the Intuit Dome.
—Janis Carr, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 6 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
Italian Leather Glove Ballet Flat Add a polished touch to travel-friendly joggers, leggings, jeans, or sweats with these leather ballet flats.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 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
Categories are clearly delineated, like with the separate hoodies and sweats area.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Primary Plantar Hyperhidrosis Your body typically sweats to cool down or in response to triggers such as exercise, nervousness, anger, fear, or anxiety.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Vivian, who is in her thirties, wore a black baseball cap, loose sweats, and a thick fur coat twice her size.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 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
Hybrid styles mix denim with fleece and sweats.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Dede Ayite’s costume design nails each character, from Catherine’s slouchy, depressing sweats-and-flannels to Claire’s chic, New York casual-glam.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Spa guests are typically sporting activewear or sweats that are easy to peel off pre-service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The picture appeared to have been taken during one of Justin's rehearsal days, as Hailey wore the same black crop top and gray sweats in a video of her dancing while Justin took the stage.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
So, the seven-time All-Star, who had played in 65 of their first 81 games, sat in gray sweats while the rest of the Clippers closed out the regular season with a 115-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night at the Intuit Dome.
—Janis Carr, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Italian Leather Glove Ballet Flat Add a polished touch to travel-friendly joggers, leggings, jeans, or sweats with these leather ballet flats.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 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
Categories are clearly delineated, like with the separate hoodies and sweats area.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Primary Plantar Hyperhidrosis Your body typically sweats to cool down or in response to triggers such as exercise, nervousness, anger, fear, or anxiety.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweats
Noun
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Outside of those major works, most of his on-screen acting happened on television.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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To learn more about which flea and tick treatment works best, consult with your vet.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Neighbors and other observers in the area blew whistles, honked horns and yelled outrage, with some recording the detention from a distance, but the agents — wearing military-style fatigues and equipment — got the 57-year-old into a vehicle and drove away.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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Four weeks earlier, agents had arrived in Chicago with military fatigues, face masks, armored vehicles, and rifles.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Green struggles to score 16 points in an empty gym.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The departures of certain Kaiser Permanente offices and a string of prominent restaurant and bar closures have come to symbolize the city’s struggles to retain employers and attract new ones.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Reincke worries the hype about AI replacing radiologists entirely may discourage medical students.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Bouzine says roughly 80% of his customers typically arrive on Spirit flights and worries the shutdown will have widespread effects.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
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On the illustrious campus of Kingston College, prestige drips off students, faculty and architecture.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Also of note, when Vader interrogates Leia on the Death Star, this would be a perfect time to use the force.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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But beyond its account of a family in flight, from both the authorities and its own murkier truths, Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young interrogates the radicalism of the 1960s and 70s, its unlikely alliances, its political legacies, and its many, many casualties along the way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The group highlighted the swift and professional actions of the pilots and firefighter first responders, noting that their efforts helped prevent the fire from spreading and ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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“Sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweats. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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