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Definition of swelter

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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Noun

There might be a slight reprieve for a short few months in winter, but the norm is sweat and swelter. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 Bundle up while the world outside continues to cook and swelter. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Verb

Crafted from a soft and breathable blend of linen and rayon, its relaxed fit is comfortable enough to wear from morning to night, allowing for plenty of air flow even on sweltering summer days. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 The Quiet Work On a cold January morning, or a sweltering August afternoon, when a driver’s car turns over without incident, the forecasting system that put the right battery in the right store at the right time will receive no credit. — Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swelter

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Noun

Or, for that matter, whether the grandfather of the Reality-Vigilante-TV Industrial Complex ever felt the level of fear and self-loathing that radiates off Pattinson’s human-flop-sweat of a portrayal.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
That night, King was plagued with a sweat-inducing nightmare about his young son.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweat

Verb

Generations ago, the Central Valley was a vast expanse of lush meadows, wetlands and lakes fed by melting Sierra Nevada snow.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Make the lemon pepper wet sauce While the wings finish baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of melt

Verb

Check between presses to avoid overheating or scorching the fabric.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Keep in mind that heat still radiates from the bulb, so the lamp should sit on a stable surface away from paper, fabric or anything else that could scorch.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of scorch

Verb

The 60-seat restaurant is known for its cooked-to-perfection aged steaks, seafood towers, classic cocktails and extensive wine list.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Formaro and food writer Jim Duncan heard this directly from Ralph Compiano, who cooked in those kitchens and watched the dish evolve.

— Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of cook

Noun

For all the fuss the Edmonton Oilers have generated this offseason, the club will enter the 2026-27 season with a largely unchanged roster.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
The Amalfi Coast has become something of a cliché, but this reminds you what all the fuss was about in the first place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of fuss

Verb

It can be roasted, pan-seared, grilled, and even cooked in a Southerner’s favorite fashion—hand-breaded and deep-fried.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Instead, roast the bird on a wire rack set inside a rimmed sheet pan, which gives more of its exterior exposure to the heat.

— Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

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