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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3
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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2
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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3
as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings
the oil coat may sweat through this varnish
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4
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
Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Leggings, sweats, or anything with a stretchy waistline aren't just leisure staples—they're beacons of comfort and emotional support.
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Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Wash heavy or bulky items (like jeans and sweats) together, and wash lightweight and delicate garments together to prevent damage.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The relaxed, flowy fit feels just as comfortable as lounge pants, but the wide-leg silhouette looks way more stylish than her sweats.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Then there’s the sportswear component with polos, sweaters, sport shirts, hoodies and sweats.
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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.
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Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Keep scrolling below for more pairs of comfortable summer travel pants, including cozy sweats and casual capri pants under $30.
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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.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Ditch the leggings and fleece sweats for these cozy cotton pants.
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Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
This is a condition in which a person sweats excessively, no matter the weather or activity level.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Cal has lost three of its last four and now sweats its potential NCAA Tournament berth fate.
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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.
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Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Amazon has so many chic summer matching sets that go beyond cozy slouchy sweats.
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Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Leggings, sweats, or anything with a stretchy waistline aren't just leisure staples—they're beacons of comfort and emotional support.
—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Wash heavy or bulky items (like jeans and sweats) together, and wash lightweight and delicate garments together to prevent damage.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The relaxed, flowy fit feels just as comfortable as lounge pants, but the wide-leg silhouette looks way more stylish than her sweats.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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
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
Verb
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweats
Noun
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Papathanasopoulou said many of her past students have credited popular works inspired by the classics, including the Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief books and movies as well as the Hades video game franchise, for opening their minds to a field that may at first seem elitist.
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Brooks, ever one for grandeur, once compared his approach in Blazing Saddles to Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, among the earliest works by the painter that are considered truly revolutionary.
Noun
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Seconds later, the person in fatigues approaches the planter and appears to exchange fire with the officer, who moves away.
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Sources said a video posted to an online gore site allegedly shows the suspects approaching the center and then opening fire, with a person believed to be suspect Clark wearing camouflage fatigues and a plate carrier.
Noun
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
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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.
Verb
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Laila struggles to balance her musicianship with her social life.
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In Proof, how has playing Robert, who’s brilliant but also struggles with mental health, stretched or transformed your range?
Verb
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That question is exactly what worries the people who keep it alive.
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What worries me most isn’t that AI will become smarter than humans.
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Slime literally drips off them, and there can be an inch or more of slime in the bottom of your cooler.
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Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.
Verb
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Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.
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Advent has effectively digitized its own intellectual history — its wins, its misses, its assumptions — and turned it into a live analytical layer that interrogates every new deal that comes before the committee.
Noun
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The girl was pronounced dead at UC Irvine Medical Center, despite the efforts of first responders who arrived soon after the blast, the news release said.
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The university will still have the ability to use the park for recreational activities and, like the city, will also be able to use it as a debris site for post-hurricane recovery efforts.
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