Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweltered
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Although this winter’s rain and snow levels were below normal in California and a March heat wave melted much of the Sierra snowpack, reservoirs across the state are full or near-full because the prior three winters were wetter-than-normal and filled them to the top.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026 -
After about 2 1/2 minutes, press once more, cook briefly, flip, add cheese, and cook until melted.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Since the Cameron Peak Fire scorched hundreds of thousands of acres across Northern Colorado in 2020, crews have worked to rebuild damaged communities, restore water infrastructure and replant forests lost to the state's largest wildfire.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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It’s been just four days since firefighters reached 100% containment of the 18,379-acre blaze that scorched about one-third of the island and damaged many prized resources, including the island’s rare Torrey pines.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Inside the venue, each place setting was adorned in part by one of the nearly 200 cake pops sized, measured and baked by organizing committee member Shaikh, who not only committed the week prior to bake for the ball, but also enjoyed developing a sisterhood with the rest of the organizers.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Eat them raw or cooked for different textures, depending on the meal's vibe.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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What Makes Baked Beans A Classic Side Dish Baked beans typically consist of navy beans cooked in a mixture of brown sugar, molasses, water, salt pork or bacon, mustard, salt, and spices.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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The base of the spirit is made from decaffeinated Arabica beans from Brazil, Vietnam, and Uganda, which are roasted, ground, and finally infused over a 25-day period.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Its rigorous, three-day prep includes being cured, poached, and roasted, guaranteeing one extremely juicy bird.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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In this recipe, greens get a splash of absinthe for a strong anise flavor, then the oysters are broiled to a light golden brown.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Hard feelings broiled under the surface.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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Ground and air crews stopped the forward progress of a brush fire that charred 560 acres on the southern edges of Camp Pendleton on Wednesday near Oceanside neighborhoods, base officials said.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Approximately 200 miles south of the Spring Creek fire, the Bear fire charred 148 acres near the Army’s Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site north of Trinidad.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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In the Florida Keys, lights flickered and boats rocked a bit more than usual.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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As Miz went in for the kill on the top ropes, the lights flickered as Miz stumbled.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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“Sweltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweltered. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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