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
Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
After another sweltering summer, fall is fast approaching.
—Roshae Hemmings, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
The swelter wasn’t just numerical as the real-feel temperature, the heat index factoring in relative humidity, was a couple of notches higher.
—Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
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Noun
Set in a sweltering New York summer charged with tension and desire, the story begins when Wyeth meets Keating, a former seminarian whose intellect and intensity ignite a complicated friendship.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
After another sweltering summer, fall is fast approaching.
—Roshae Hemmings, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
With platinum success in the rearview and a swelter of career accolades on the mantle, these acts have little left to prove other than making art that means something to them, whether an audience gathers or not.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
The swelter wasn’t just numerical as the real-feel temperature, the heat index factoring in relative humidity, was a couple of notches higher.
—Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelter
Noun
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The Dolphins couldn’t get off the field or create enough consistent offense to make a bad Browns team sweat.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Many drink it quickly so the ice doesn't melt and water down the coffee.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Long loved for its ability to melt away tension, boost mood, and promote better sleep, the sauna blanket has officially entered the mainstream.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The panic began when a pilot reportedly heard knocking on the cockpit door and was unable to contact his crew.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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None of the panic, none of the prophetism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Direct light can scorch the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kemp looked at the ceiling and blew a huff of air when Schwartz announced the sentence.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad taught me to cook whole grains in cider or stock instead of water.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Serve it for a holiday feast or any dinner that deserves to feel a little fancy without the fuss.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Oversized, statement-making tops that don’t need a lot of fuss, leather jackets, and some autumnal classics, like button-up shirts and turtleneck dresses, have become my go-tos.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Remove foil and baste apples every 15 minutes while continuing to bake for another 45 minutes.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cade, Isabel and I love to bake the most.—
Audrey Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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