as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
exhausted after a day of sweaty yard work
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Recent Examples of sweaty
They’re made with sweat-wicking fabric to keep you dry on sweaty days.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Summer is hot and sweaty, so this waterproof formula that keeps makeup in tact for 36 hours is a no-brainer.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
The hot, sweaty, old-fashioned way.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
The honest answer for most Texans is that electrolyte powders earn their keep on the hottest, sweatiest days — not every day.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sweaty
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Summer is hot and sweaty, so this waterproof formula that keeps makeup in tact for 36 hours is a no-brainer.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
The hot, sweaty, old-fashioned way.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
The honest answer for most Texans is that electrolyte powders earn their keep on the hottest, sweatiest days — not every day.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweaty
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Some organizers say America's complicated and at times difficult history is being glossed over by fireworks and flag-waving ‒ or that it's being politicized by an administration that has actively worked to advance its version of history.
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The move gives Marte another chance to work his way back to the major leagues after a difficult stretch that included a brief stop with the Cincinnati Reds organization earlier this year before a cut.
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said that fighting the fire had been extremely challenging.
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Summer 2026 is having a tough time deciding on this season’s dominating nail trend.
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These are typically low-wage jobs that the healthcare industry writ large has had a tough time recruiting for since the pandemic.
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This is why getting a high-definition picture of a leader — through rigorous assessment, psychometric profiling, structured reference gathering, and behavioural history — is not an optional extra in the selection process.
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Every gas article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
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In a demanding, real-world performance setting — a capstone exercise, a live performance, a high-stakes simulation — the goal is not to eliminate all mistakes, but to stay in control and navigate the zone of being uncomfortable.
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New York crowds are passionate, honest, and demanding.
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The Atlas Lions also frustrated their Scottish foes with their physicality, taking down Christie, McTominay and others with a series of hard challenges that did not draw whistles.
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The Cardinals had rallied for three runs in the ninth, and Jose Fermin hit a hard grounder to Tolbert’s left.
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Smoke from a series of wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres across South Florida began to ease Sunday, bringing clearer skies to some communities after days of heavy haze and poor air quality.
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To get the best view of the moon, check local weather forecasts in your area to make sure there won't be heavy cloud coverage or storms.
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More than 30 years ago, Anna and her manager and trusted companion, Betsy Samson (a formidable Denise Burse), fled to Europe on the heels of a highbrow scandal.
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Sure, Carpenter’s cut-the-ruggers are pizzazzing with their flips and cartwheels, but the Grande gang make formidable dance foes in the Sharks and Jets sense of the word.
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“Sweaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweaty. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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