sweltered

past tense of swelter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweltered
Verb
  • In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, ½ cup ricotta, ¾ cup whole milk, and 1 egg yolk, then stir into the dry ingredients.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
  • Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley or dill until cheese has melted.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • By Thursday afternoon, Quarry 2 had burned more than 17,000 acres while Wells had scorched 600, according to the Florida Forest Service fire map.
    Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • Remove Dead Flowers but Don't Overprune Remove dead flowers but leave any partially dead or scorched leaves in place.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Reese looked cooked after picking up four quick fouls in the first half, spending way too much time riding the pine.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
  • The peaches are cooked in a large skillet with sugar and butter until the fruit softens and the liquid thickens into a sauce.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Kimmel also roasted Leno to his face during a guest appearance on The Jay Leno Show.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
  • Lobster tails arrive oven-roasted with butter and classic sides.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Cut broiled peaches into wedges.
    Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Just set the dogs over indirect heat, turning as needed, until charred (about 3 minutes).
    Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
  • Broil, turning once halfway through cooking, until salmon just flakes (145°F) and peaches are lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.
    Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • SportsCenter flickered on several televisions.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
  • 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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“Sweltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweltered. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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