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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
Spain, Italy, Germany swelter Spain kicked off the summer with large parts of the country on alert due to temperatures expected to hover around 104 degrees — even in the interior of Basque Country, a northern region that typically experiences cooler temperatures. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 Keeping cool is essential, and the summer swelter becomes slightly more bearable with a tall drink in hand. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Verb
As parts of California prepare to swelter under a triple-digit heat wave, statewide forecasts predict a hotter-than-usual summer this year. — Sacbee.com, 12 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
  • Beyond Yoga has launched Glowzone, its first high-sweat performance collection and most ambitious technical innovation.
    — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Built to increase performance, promote hygiene and diminish sweat stains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of sweat
Verb
  • The chips were fresh, crispy and some almost melted in my mouth.
    — Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026
  • The Emmy-winning actress appeared with a sharp, smoky eye, made up of bronze shimmer, charcoal, black and navy hues, which melted over her lids and below her waterline.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of melt
Noun
  • There isn’t at the moment, and that is leading to eye-popping unaffordability for renters (not historically the case in Chicago, unlike New York), which is causing panic and leading to all of these calls for more regulations.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • As dog owners, few things trigger a spike of panic like watching your pup bolt into the brush and realizing your phone has dropped to zero bars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 July 2026
Definition of panic
Verb
  • Deadly wildfires scorched a record-breaking swath of the state.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Since sunrise, the hillside has appeared scorched, with firefighters still working to extinguish the fire.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 July 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
  • If grilling, cook the eggplants over direct medium heat until soft and charred on both sides, turning once or twice, 6 to 8 minutes.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • Adulteration of premium cooking oils to maximize profits has been going on for decades, says Eric Decker, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst whose research focuses on fats and oils.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 21 July 2026
Definition of cook
Noun
  • Much fuss has been made online about these audience scores by a segment of the population who believe The Odyssey was destined to fail, and something sinister must be going on behind the scenes to produce these numbers.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Midfielder Joao Neves looks to move the ball on quickly, finding Bruno Fernandes with a quick pass, but Rodri is aware and instantly closes him down, barging him off the ball and returning the ball to his centre-back with minimal fuss.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of fuss
Verb
  • Right now, customers can try beans by The Native Coffee Company, which roasts beans from Colombia and Panama.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
  • And now, after already being roasted for that blunder, USC has returned to the same piece of literature and aligned itself with another story detailing its own demise.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of roast

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