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noun

Definition of swelternext
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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verb

as in to melt

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Recent Examples of swelter
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
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 Atlanta United welcomed the Uzbekistan national team on Wednesday afternoon under sweltering Georgia heat. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swelter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelter
  1. sweat
  2. melt
  3. panic
  4. scorch
  5. huff
  6. cook
  7. fuss
  8. roast
Noun
  • On hot summer days, that breeze combined with a light sweat is a surprisingly efficient cooling system.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Wearing a pair of shorts made with breathable and sweat-wicking fabric can minimize this discomfort and ward off chafing.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweat
Verb
  • In small skillet over medium-low heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Across the mountains of Nepal and Tibet, climate change is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of melt
Noun
  • Her parents helped create the law, which requires public schools to install a silent panic alarm system directly linked to law enforcement.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Yet there are also signs that the right’s revisionism panic might be petering out.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of panic
Verb
  • While blistering heat continues to scorch much of the nation's southern tier, the Midwest and Northeast are enjoying a brief fall preview.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Rémi Lecoutre, deputy head gardener at the Claude Monet House and Gardens museum, gave France 24 a tour, which revealed the nasturtiums to be completely wiped out; many other flowers appeared scorched or dead.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of scorch
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Verb
  • The Italian mother who is a loving mother, a mother hen who cooks well.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Not only was the meat really tender and flavorful, with a garnish of cilantro and onion, but the tacos were served with a small bowl of rich, red broth used for cooking the quesabirria — and for dipping.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cook
Noun
  • His parents did not want to cause a fuss and give this bully power over their son by calling him out.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This marks the first time since 2022 that Barca could spend significantly and register players without fuss.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fuss
Verb
  • With roasting summer heat reaching 95 degrees, event organizers set up misting fans and cooling buses to serve as a haven for festivalgoers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The kitchen’s electrical oven roasts them during the daytime; they’re then chilled and served cold, with hot sauce, a ramekin of mayonnaise, and a pile of pickle spears.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of roast

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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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