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
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The combination of Topo Chico, tequila, and lime goes down almost too easy on a sweltering day.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Plan Your Visit Because the museum and Arch tour are indoors, Gateway Arch is a totally acceptable place to visit in the dead of winter or the sweltering heat of summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
At least seven other deaths in France, five from drowning, have also been tied to the sweltering conditions.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Best Sneaker and Walking Shoe Deals Cushioned, breathable sneakers are a must-have for sightseeing on sweltering summer days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The combination of Topo Chico, tequila, and lime goes down almost too easy on a sweltering day.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Plan Your Visit Because the museum and Arch tour are indoors, Gateway Arch is a totally acceptable place to visit in the dead of winter or the sweltering heat of summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
At least seven other deaths in France, five from drowning, have also been tied to the sweltering conditions.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 May 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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As a scorching wind tears across the barren, rocky slopes of Komote Island off the shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya, Alfred Lenkutuk sits in the meager shelter of his hut, gazing out over the village where he was born and remembering better times.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Palo Alto and CrowdStrike have been scorching hot — as mentioned earlier — so expectations are elevated into the release.—
Paulina Likos,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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For her, the aftermath of that victory brought heightened anxiety, and searing criticism from outsiders when the Swedish pro’s play took a dip.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Though Boys sometimes sees Watt take searing leads reminiscent of McCartney’s ’60s and ’70s guitar foils, like George Harrison, just as often, McCartney is playing almost everything himself.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Gadgets are much appreciated for this dad, including tongs, spatulas, choppers, and cleaning tools that are friendly to the griddle surface, along with dome covers for melting cheeses, burger presses, and squeeze bottles for theatre.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Either that or this industry is melting their brains in real time, in public view.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Hazelnut brioches, flaky pastries, blueberry financiers, and madeleines—crafted by the French pastry chef—are neatly stacked in a room adorned with hot pink and coral Bill Bensley artwork.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 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.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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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
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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The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The molten iron could then be fed into the facility’s existing basic oxygen furnaces to create steel, according to GARD.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Sweltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweltering. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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