as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
the air conditioning was broken, and it was sweltering in the office
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Recent Examples of sweltering
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Too bad the sweltering weather won’t get the memo for a while.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
Crafted from a soft and breathable blend of linen and rayon, its relaxed fit is comfortable enough to wear from morning to night, allowing for plenty of air flow even on sweltering summer days.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Beyond their jaw-dropping discount, the bottoms boast an airy, lightweight feel that’s perfect for sweltering temperatures.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Adjective
This is in part due to lower productivity, but also comes down to higher input costs for raw materials and energy, as sweltering temperatures will likely constrain production.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Too bad the sweltering weather won’t get the memo for a while.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
Crafted from a soft and breathable blend of linen and rayon, its relaxed fit is comfortable enough to wear from morning to night, allowing for plenty of air flow even on sweltering summer days.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Beyond their jaw-dropping discount, the bottoms boast an airy, lightweight feel that’s perfect for sweltering temperatures.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweltering
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
Verb
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Since Dylan’s death in 2011, hundreds more children in the UK have drowned seeking relief from scorching temperatures in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and quarries.
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The rest of the week will be scorching hot with highs reaching the upper 90s and 100s.
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That has given players an opportunity to rest and recover ahead of the next fixture, but some of those games have taken place in searing heat, which will have had its effect on players, especially if they are not used to playing in that climate.
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But the street parties also come after months of scrutiny as FIFA has faced searing criticism across the globe for soaring World Cup ticket prices.
Verb
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Direct reduction furnaces purify iron ore without fully melting it.
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The event has quickly faced problems including power outages, melting ice cream – and a lack of representation from states that declined to send delegations.
Adjective
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That’s why everything looks different in a cold pool versus a hot shower.
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Either way, El Niño is likely to remain a hot topic throughout 2026.
Verb
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The planet’s surface is broiling at about 460 degrees Celsius (860 degrees Fahrenheit), about double the temperature required to melt pure tin.
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Avoid broiling delicate greens or dishes with fresh herbs, which will easily char under the heat.
Adjective
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In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.
Verb
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Stoke the mix with 2 cups of corn and crispy, salty pancetta (bacon’s thinner, quicker-cooking cousin).
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Hensley also recommends wiping down racks immediately after cooking directly on the rack (like a pizza).
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“Sweltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweltering. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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