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
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Wear red sweats and apply red face makeup.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
The chilly weather calls for cozy clothes, but my beat-up sweats are far from cute these days.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The image released today shows Ippolito in vintage Rocky Balboa gear — the gray cutoff sweats, the thermal top, the black Chuck Taylor high tops — running on the beach with a Butkus lookalike.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
As a caregiver, never go to the hospital or doctor’s office in sweats, looking like a train wreck.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Styled with crew socks and sweats?
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The Rory Kramer-directed video alternates between shots of Bieber dancing through various corners of the bar, dressed casually in matching sweats, a hoodie, and a green beanie.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The man was dressed in sweats and carried a clear plastic bag filled with clothes.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
My husband, admittedly, also swears by his Vuori sweats, but they’re closely tied with his Cozy Earth Bamboo Joggers.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 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
Like your favorite pair of sweats, a roomy top is the item in any closet always worth returning to.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Wear red sweats and apply red face makeup.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
The chilly weather calls for cozy clothes, but my beat-up sweats are far from cute these days.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The image released today shows Ippolito in vintage Rocky Balboa gear — the gray cutoff sweats, the thermal top, the black Chuck Taylor high tops — running on the beach with a Butkus lookalike.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
As a caregiver, never go to the hospital or doctor’s office in sweats, looking like a train wreck.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Styled with crew socks and sweats?
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The Rory Kramer-directed video alternates between shots of Bieber dancing through various corners of the bar, dressed casually in matching sweats, a hoodie, and a green beanie.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The man was dressed in sweats and carried a clear plastic bag filled with clothes.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Grab these ultra-popular jogger sweats to lounge in at home, then wear this Warner’s wireless bra for comfortable support under all kinds of tops and dresses.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
My husband, admittedly, also swears by his Vuori sweats, but they’re closely tied with his Cozy Earth Bamboo Joggers.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 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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One of Pritam’s earliest works, it was published in 1950, before Partition literature became a critical subset of South Asian literature more generally.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The case could become a major test of how Section 203 applies to 1980s-era contracts and how loan-out corporations affect writers’ ability to reclaim ownership of their original works.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What To Know The test of the Burevestnik missile, known by NATO as Skyfall, was first revealed Sunday when Putin appeared in an official video wearing camouflage fatigues to hear a report from Russia’s chief of general staff.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the timing of the missile test - and its announcement by Putin in fatigues at a meeting at a command point with generals in charge of the Ukraine war - sends a signal to the West and to Trump in particular.—
Guy Faulconbridge,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mason, my character, really struggles with that.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The book, illustrated by Petra Brown and geared toward kids ages 3 to 7, follows a young girl named Kat who struggles to continue horseback riding after falling off a horse.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the short term, Jaime also worries that some workers may have no choice but to leave their children in less-than-ideal settings to keep working – like with an adult in the community who's informally looking after many of the children who would otherwise be in Head Start.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lyman also worries that money spent of fusion could siphon dollars from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of dressing up, the bag drips with style and will elevate any outfit in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Models hit the runway showcasing the luxury brand’s signature sinuous designs, including the Chandelier style which drips with crystals.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Every season interrogates a different aspect of entertainment.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The biggest test may be in Virginia, which is home to many federal workers impacted by the government shutdown and efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to slash agencies.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Peacock previously told The Charlotte Observer his fundraising efforts during the 2025 campaign brought in more money in a shorter period of time than any of his previous campaigns.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So many seem eager to be rid of the labors of thought and expression—the very labors that define them as free and autonomous human beings—by ceding them to generative artificial intelligence.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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For all the revelry, there was a tough, discursive seriousness in the approach that Lang and O’Hara took to their labors in the late forties and early fifties.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweats. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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