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
Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
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
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
Instead of the typical commercial travelers who arrive daily at this sweltering tropical city in Mexico's southern tip, the plane carried a unique kind of passenger: people who had just been deported from the United States.
—Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Zack Littell had given the Rays a strong first five innings in Sunday’s swelter, allowing just one run and four hits, and had done so throwing only 69 pitches, with an impressive 53 for strikes.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
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
Verb
Thornton was told by a Madison Equities manager that a contractor had been assigned the task of fixing the unit and hopefully relieving his office of sweltering heat.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
Instead of the typical commercial travelers who arrive daily at this sweltering tropical city in Mexico's southern tip, the plane carried a unique kind of passenger: people who had just been deported from the United States.
—Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelter
Noun
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Instead of relying on heat, modern detergents use enzymes that break down common stains such as sweat, food and oils.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Thirdlove’s TempSync Active collection features antimicrobial fabric that’s infused with natural minerals to help manage sweat and regulate one’s body temperature.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Clear out your gutters and drains to prevent melting snow and ice from building up and causing ice dams.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Gas ovens pose a dangerous carbon monoxide risk that can lead to poisoning or death, while electric ovens can be a fire hazard, melting knobs or igniting nearby flammable items.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Witnesses described scenes of panic as flames spread rapidly through the basement level before engulfing the upper floor.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kaitlin spent the first weeks of her newborn son’s life in a panic.—
Lucas Waldron,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Signs of overfeeding include white crust on the pot or media, brown, scorched leaf tips, mushy or blackened roots, stunted growth, lack of blooms, and leaf drop.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said, as the South American country swelters under a summer heat wave.—
Javier Torres,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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After 36 minutes of cagey huff-and-puff, Arsenal’s clean-sheet record was spoiled again in game nine of their run, though, as in 1903, their undefeatedness in that stretch was to remain intact.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To ensure that the chicken is fully cooked, tear the thickest part in half; if any part is still raw, continue cooking it until done.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Two months after the fires, someone from the Colony ghost kitchens offered a space to start cooking again, and a break on the rent.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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While bars rely on a deep fryer, that’s just too much fuss and mess for most of us.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When ready to bake, pull the dish from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wipe the entire pan or lid with oil and bake it in the oven for one hour at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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