cold sweat

noun

Definition of cold sweatnext
as in goose bumps

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Recent Examples of cold sweat Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026 Alas, it was never meant to be, and Mountaineer fans still wake up in cold sweats thinking about this potential title that slipped through the cracks. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 As the harried solo parent of a sick child, Byrne lets the camera zoom in so close to her character’s insecurities that the audience breaks out in a cold sweat. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Alter ego is an extremely amorphous theory of relief for a creditor which bedevils experienced judges and causes cold sweats among even the most hardened of litigators. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cold sweat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold sweat
  1. creeps
  2. nerves
Noun
  • When grass creeps into flower beds, or mulch blends into the lawn, the entire landscape can lose its sense of structure.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • In some environments, workflows designed for speed begin slowing down again as manual review creeps back into the process.
    — Patricia Camden, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Definition of creeps
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  • After Rapetti's try, Hiddleston settled any nerves among the Scotland players, though Argentina scored two late tries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • But despite his nerves, Byrd conquered his fear of flying to be with his friend of 81 years.
    — Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of nerves

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