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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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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
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Styling a pair of sweats is often a game of balance and proportions.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The campaign mirrors Young Miko’s laid-back, swaggy personal style, featuring cozy and stylish sweats that align with her studio wardrobe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Long before Rag & Bone launched its Miramar collection of denim-print sweats and startups like Lab Denim pioneered digital dyeing, there was the Adidas denim soccer jersey.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
While the thought of producers at work may conjure images of a crew member in a hoodie and sweats, Remi and Noor subvert the trope—at least, on most days.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The temperature at Lost Mountain Park outside Atlanta was 37 degrees, with a wind chill of 25 that overpowered his white long-sleeve T-shirt, black sweats and Nike ski cap.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The device, which is cleared by the FDA for withdrawal mitigation from opioid use disorder, works by abating severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats, and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The device abates severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.
—Bri Buckley, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
How the Horns held off the Wolfpack Anyone who has watched the Longhorns are painfully aware of the palpitations and hoop sweats that come with this group.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Styling a pair of sweats is often a game of balance and proportions.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The campaign mirrors Young Miko’s laid-back, swaggy personal style, featuring cozy and stylish sweats that align with her studio wardrobe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Long before Rag & Bone launched its Miramar collection of denim-print sweats and startups like Lab Denim pioneered digital dyeing, there was the Adidas denim soccer jersey.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
While the thought of producers at work may conjure images of a crew member in a hoodie and sweats, Remi and Noor subvert the trope—at least, on most days.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The temperature at Lost Mountain Park outside Atlanta was 37 degrees, with a wind chill of 25 that overpowered his white long-sleeve T-shirt, black sweats and Nike ski cap.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The device, which is cleared by the FDA for withdrawal mitigation from opioid use disorder, works by abating severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats, and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The device abates severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.
—Bri Buckley, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
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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Featuring a blend of historic pieces with contemporary works by local artists, the exhibition highlights wide-ranging interpretations of form, geometry and place.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The state’s dire budgetary straits have also spurred Democrats to look to fundamentally reform how state budgeting works.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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For five days that month, federal agents in masks and military fatigues arrested people across east Charlotte, the South Boulevard area and Pineville.—
Ryan Oehrli
Updated February 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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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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The difference is that, while Carolyn struggles to define herself against expectation, John has always obliged expectation.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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But some midseason struggles, and a shoulder injury kept him from establishing himself as a rookie starter.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dennis Henigan, vice president for legal and regulatory affairs at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, said his advocacy group worries the FDA is succumbing to pressure from the tobacco and vaping industry with its new guidance.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wastewater would travel from there through a creek that passes under a small bridge not far from the Hurlbuts’ home, and Roger Hurlbut worries about the risk of flooding during heavy rains.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Love drips off every auto-focus shot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Longtime Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos and his daughter Paola Ramos — a journalist whose latest book interrogates the rise of the Latino far right — are moderating the conversation at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ian Cheney’s brisk but sprawling doc interrogates the origins of the dish, who invented it, how it got popularized, and the eponymous 19th-century military leader who may (or may not) have inspired it.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The completion of the project reflects continued efforts by RTX and Raytheon to expand manufacturing capacity, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the technological capabilities that support national and allied security.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Agricultural businesses need storytellers, social media managers and content creators to share engaging and transparent narratives about the innovative efforts taking place on their farms.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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