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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Artwork and Photos Your artwork and family photos deserve better than to live in the sweltering garage.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Like Qatar 2022, many games will be played in sweltering conditions.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
With the World Cup kickoff just over a week away, climate scientists are warning that heat could be an invisible opponent, slowing play at open-air venues like Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), sapping players’ legs and testing fans in sweltering conditions.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Adjective
That’s a noticeable difference on a sweltering Southern day.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Artwork and Photos Your artwork and family photos deserve better than to live in the sweltering garage.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Like Qatar 2022, many games will be played in sweltering conditions.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
With the World Cup kickoff just over a week away, climate scientists are warning that heat could be an invisible opponent, slowing play at open-air venues like Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), sapping players’ legs and testing fans in sweltering conditions.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweltering
Adjective
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This summer, on those super-boiling hot days, have your kids go outside.—
Parents,
Parents,
26 May 2026
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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On May 21, 2006, flames leaped 140 feet above Boise’s Hill Road, scorching the paint across 15th Street and gutting the empty Villa Highlands Luxury Retirement Community at the base of the Foothills.—
Mark Dee
June 11,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Day 1 of the FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill brought excitement, cheers and thousands of people from all over the world who braved scorching heat to celebrate soccer and Philadelphia.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Standing at a podium in Washington last week, Missouri’s senior senator called on Republicans to regulate the artificial intelligence industry in a searing speech that cast the dangers of AI as a moral dilemma.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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With its brilliant white surface reflecting the searing Spanish sun, the cross that crowns the Tower of Jesus Christ (the other 17 towers are dedicated to the 12 apostles, four Evangelists and the Virgin Mary) is as tall as a five-story building and weighs around 100 tons.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The topping, a mixture of heavy cream and mascarpone, is light and creamy without melting as easily in the summer heat.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Luxury appliance maker Sub-Zero has launched a new undercounter ice maker, engineered for pure, slow-melting ice, to meet this discerning market.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Volunteers cook a hot breakfast for up to 250 people each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday morning.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The Spurs came out hot for the second consecutive game Wednesday, racing to a 41-22 lead by the end of the first quarter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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While the filling of chicken, peppers, and onions tossed with olive oil and spices is broiling in the oven, prep the toppings.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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This matching set of baking dishes includes a large size that's great for making desserts and casseroles, roasting vegetables, marinating meats, broiling fish, and more, and a smaller one for breading and prep work.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Once all those pieces are trimmed off, the rack should have a uniform rectangular shape that will allow for even cooking.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
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Avoid charring or cooking over high flames, which can create harmful compounds (like HCAs and PAHs).—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
3 July 2025
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“Sweltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweltering. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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