heat exhaustion
noun
: a condition marked by weakness, nausea, dizziness, and profuse sweating that results from physical exertion in a hot environment
called also heat prostration
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Recognize early indicators: Learn to identify the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2025
Recognize warning signs: Familiarize yourself with symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Experts also warn Americans to monitor for signs of heat exhaustion—including heavy sweating, clammy skin and fainting.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 28 July 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2025
Recognize warning signs: Familiarize yourself with symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Experts also warn Americans to monitor for signs of heat exhaustion—including heavy sweating, clammy skin and fainting.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for heat exhaustion
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“Heat exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20exhaustion. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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