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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sweats

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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

The elastic waistband and relaxed silhouette are as comfy as sweats but more edgy and pulled together. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 On Monday, Powlis stood before Judge Elizabeth Shamahs with a dispassionate look on his goateed face, dressed in a black fleece, black sweats and navy New Balance sneakers. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 The rapper opted for a pair of red Versace leather pants and a cheetah jacket, a customized Chrome Hearts jeans and a suede vest, and an archival Chanel scarf paired with gray sweats. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026 At the table directly in front of them, Marshawn Lynch – wearing a pair of three-quarter-length sweats and a T-shirt – sips on some Hennessy. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 The pairing makes the skirt look as effortless as sweats (but a whole lot more eye-catching). — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 Shortly after, a heavyset man wearing gray sweats, white socks and black sandals and a black hooded sweatershirt exits the passenger-side door. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 More jobs are being performed from home, in sweats and via Zoom. — Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 The line draws from the past while also aiming to create sweats that get better with time, that people want to live in, keep for years, and style in their own way. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

Rosales understands a gendered reality that our current society sweats to suppress. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Be prepared with skin soothers If an infant sweats profusely during hot, humid weather, tiny red bumps may start to cluster on their neck or groin, in the folds of their skin at the back of their knees, or in the crease of their elbows. — Nancy Mattia, Parents, 8 July 2026 Seoul / BeijingReuters — As Europe sweats through record-breaking temperatures, Asian makers of air conditioners, like South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, China’s Midea and Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, are enjoying a boom in sales. — CNN Money, 26 June 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweats

Noun

Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Also included in the mix were family heirlooms, like paintings passed down to her from her grandmother, or works made by her father.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of works

Noun

Dressed in fatigues on the play’s cavernous, military hangar-like set and sporting a slight Southern accent, Whitford’s Jessep feels a world away from Josh Lyman.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Indeed, even after modern jeans were invented in the late 19th century, denim continued to be used to make such apparel as work jackets, prison uniforms, naval fatigues, and jumpsuits.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fatigues

Verb

Special teams struggles a bit Kicker Zane Gonzalez missed a 43-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter, extending the special teams issues for the Dolphins on a day when special teams seemed to be doing OK.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
This provides a specialized foundation if your student struggles primarily with math.

— Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of struggles

Verb

Tehran fears that surrendering its maritime leverage first would invite fresh demands; Washington worries that easing pressure would reward coercion without securing lasting constraints on Iran’s nuclear program.

— Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
With construction expected deep into the night, Ping worries, the dust and vibrations will only worsen.

— Curbed, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of worries

Verb

Delicate glass vessels suspended by metal and connected by pipes gather condensation that drips into a pool of fetid water.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Other new treatments that support guests on their personalised journeys include IV Therapy, with IV drips to enhance health and performance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of drips

Verb

The movie’s take on Holmes directly interrogates the person to try to uncover the facts.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Wright also interrogates the boundary between severe mental illness and evil, and wonders whether, even in extreme cases, redemption might be possible.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of interrogates

Noun

State officials and managers of water agencies said the $7 billion reservoir will be a critical part of California’s efforts to adapt to climate change.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
The case highlights an intensifying battle over semiconductor know-how as Chinese chipmakers narrow the gap with established rivals, putting the race for top engineering talent increasingly at odds with efforts to protect trade secrets.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026