as in sweat
a state of nervous or irritated concern
the set designer spent the entire week before opening night in a swelter
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Recent Examples of swelter
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
On the couch, in the summer swelter, their sticky bodies are inches apart, even as their souls drift.
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E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
But citing security concerns, the government ordered him transferred to the zoo in the capital, where large crowds are now braving sweltering heat to see him.
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Al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Noun
The summer swelter hasn’t arrived yet, which means an outdoor table right now feels less like a punishment and more like a genuine luxury.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
On the couch, in the summer swelter, their sticky bodies are inches apart, even as their souls drift.
—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
Through a mixture of injury, shock results and perhaps the sweltering heat last week, the final four across both the men’s and women’s brackets is looking very unfamiliar, with not a single grand slam winner left in it.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
But citing security concerns, the government ordered him transferred to the zoo in the capital, where large crowds are now braving sweltering heat to see him.
—
Al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelter
Noun
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Because there is so much moisture in the air, your sweat will not evaporate fast enough to naturally cool your body.
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By the end of the movie, even something as natural as daylight has become suffused with a heavenly glow, and the beads of sweat on a dying body sparkle with a beauty that Emily had never been able to find anywhere else in her tragedy of a life.
Verb
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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The opening day of the Great American State Fair Thursday was marked by modest attendance as well as electrical issues that caused ice cream to melt and frequent shutdowns of the sole ride, a 100-foot Ferris wheel.
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With the rise of tablets and tech worldwide, toys have begun to become obsolete, causing mass panic among toys.
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Brokers often list speculative tickets for those tours before an on-sale even starts, hoping some more desperate fans will buy in a panic.
Verb
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.
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The heat wave is expected to scorch Spain at least through Wednesday.
Noun
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Rhodes celebrated with the crowd at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, while Gunther walked back up the entrance ramp in a huff.
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
Verb
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In August 2025, a tractor-trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of ribeye steaks caught fire, cooking its cargo and leaving behind a charred, smoky scene.
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There’s no need to rev up the oven for a quick weeknight meal; this air fryer can cook chicken, fish, meat, and more with the push of a button.
Noun
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William Saliba — France/Arsenal (same) Saliba does everything on the pitch with a minimum of fuss.
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The flowy silhouette packs down without much fuss.
Verb
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The takeout service, Asia Live On-the-Go, with specialties such as Sheng Jian Bao, the pork dumplings, and Peking Duck, roasted and served with a seasonal fruit glaze — will begin that day also.
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Chile rellenos are traditionally made by roasting, filling, and frying peppers.
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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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