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
Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
After hearing of sweltering conditions in classrooms at Milwaukee Public Schools, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel equipped teachers with thermometers and investigated the problem over the course of the 2024-'25 school year.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Buoyed by raucous home support, the Thai star kept her composure under sweltering conditions and intense pressure to card a closing 4-under-par 68, finishing on 24-under-par 264.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Toms Carolina Slip-on Espadrille Flats Summers in Paris have reached sweltering temperatures that can be even hotter than the south of France.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Others joined Saturday morning on Quintana Road, near the site where 53 migrants died in 2022 after being trapped inside a sweltering tractor-trailer.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
After hearing of sweltering conditions in classrooms at Milwaukee Public Schools, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel equipped teachers with thermometers and investigated the problem over the course of the 2024-'25 school year.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Buoyed by raucous home support, the Thai star kept her composure under sweltering conditions and intense pressure to card a closing 4-under-par 68, finishing on 24-under-par 264.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Toms Carolina Slip-on Espadrille Flats Summers in Paris have reached sweltering temperatures that can be even hotter than the south of France.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 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.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The death of a star is usually thought to be a violent and hostile place, filled with scorching radiation that destroys fragile molecules.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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In a region where weather swings from paralyzing ice storms to scorching summers, these elements carry weight.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Built into a hillside to withstand the searing desert heat, the visitor center is run by friendly rangers who can provide information on what’s blooming, suggest where to get a bite to eat in town, and offer trail recommendations.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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To prepare trout, Walker suggests grilling, baking, or pan-searing it with simple seasonings like lemon, herbs, or garlic.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tips for Making Butter Swim Biscuits The first step of this recipe calls for melting the butter.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Most accumulations will be on the grassy areas with lots of melting on roadways.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Idyllwild peaked at 87 degrees on Wednesday, hotter than the previous record of 75 degrees in 2004.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 28-year-old swung a hot bat before his injury and is 4 for 5 with the pair of extra base hits since his return.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Avoid broiling delicate greens or dishes with fresh herbs, which will easily char under the heat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 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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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Every rocky planet, including Earth and Mars, began its life as a molten world.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Sweltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweltering. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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