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
Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Unsurprisingly, these Athmile Wide-leg Pants are currently the best-selling pair in women’s sweats at Amazon.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 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
Deion Sanders said left tackle Jordan Seaton, who watched the second half of the Wyoming game in sweats, is expected to play.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Norma Kamali show featured a new take on her iconic sweats pieces.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Although usually dressed in sweats and not suited up, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been a regular presence at practice as his position group goes through the paces.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
This small-but-mighty collection offers cozy-meets-edgy sweats that can effortlessly go from the couch to the streets.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
In several images, Kenzo is photographed wearing casual wear like sweats, shorts, and T-shirts while holding a basketball.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Anrabess Sweater and Skirt Set Think of this outfit as sweats in disguise.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Unsurprisingly, these Athmile Wide-leg Pants are currently the best-selling pair in women’s sweats at Amazon.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 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
Deion Sanders said left tackle Jordan Seaton, who watched the second half of the Wyoming game in sweats, is expected to play.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Norma Kamali show featured a new take on her iconic sweats pieces.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Although usually dressed in sweats and not suited up, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been a regular presence at practice as his position group goes through the paces.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
This small-but-mighty collection offers cozy-meets-edgy sweats that can effortlessly go from the couch to the streets.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
In several images, Kenzo is photographed wearing casual wear like sweats, shorts, and T-shirts while holding a basketball.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) has named multidisciplinary artist Nilbar Güreş, known for her humorous, poetic, yet critical works commenting on social topics, as Turkey’s representative to the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, set to take place May 9–November 22, 2026.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Players will learn tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The group chanted, sang and screamed at a group of agents in military fatigues and masks who walked back and forth on the building’s roof.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 2,300 Guard troops wear fatigues, carry M17 pistols and M4 rifles, and congregate around large military vehicles that seem ill-fitted for missions on the narrow streets of nearby neighborhoods.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sarr struggles to finish shots through contact against heavier bigs.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What about the present environment of censorship worries you the most?—
Fiction Non Fiction
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Jacobson worries about what strict bans will mean for developers taking a careful approach.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also starring Denis O'Hare, Zachary Quinto, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Powell, and Patti LuPone, NYC interrogates many thematic threads, but none more so than the illusion of control.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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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,
29 Sep. 2025
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One person close to White House staff’s efforts to keep the president informed acknowledged that his information diet has narrowed since the first term.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involve five engines, one water tender, two dozers and one hand crew.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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These labors are generally absent from estate accounts, though often evident in diaries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Around you the parched land and empty sky point less to the idea of death and more to labors in the afterlife.—
Fred Marchant,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweats. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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