1
as in works
the active use of energy in producing a result
save your sweat: no one will appreciate your efforts anyway
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2
as in fatigues
very hard or unpleasant work
it took years of sweat to bring the farm to the point where it is now
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3
as in huffs
a state of nervous or irritated concern
he always ends up in a sweat during tax season
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as in struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort
spent the afternoon sweating over her tax returns
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2
as in worries
to experience concern or anxiety
don't sweat over getting the application in a day late, as it probably doesn't matter
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as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings
the oil coat may sweat through this varnish
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4
as in interrogates
slang
to put a series of questions to
the narcotics squad tried sweating the mule, but he was genuinely clueless about the inner workings of the drug operation
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Recent Examples of sweats
Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The night before the Wolverines played Saint Louis, May tossed on his sweats and was making his way through the team hotel hallway to watch some film.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
How the Horns held off the Wolfpack Anyone who has watched the Longhorns are painfully aware of the palpitations and hoop sweats that come with this group.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Styling a pair of sweats is often a game of balance and proportions.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The campaign mirrors Young Miko’s laid-back, swaggy personal style, featuring cozy and stylish sweats that align with her studio wardrobe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Long before Rag & Bone launched its Miramar collection of denim-print sweats and startups like Lab Denim pioneered digital dyeing, there was the Adidas denim soccer jersey.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
While the thought of producers at work may conjure images of a crew member in a hoodie and sweats, Remi and Noor subvert the trope—at least, on most days.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The temperature at Lost Mountain Park outside Atlanta was 37 degrees, with a wind chill of 25 that overpowered his white long-sleeve T-shirt, black sweats and Nike ski cap.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Cal has lost three of its last four and now sweats its potential NCAA Tournament berth fate.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Italian Leather Glove Ballet Flat Add a polished touch to travel-friendly joggers, leggings, jeans, or sweats with these leather ballet flats.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Soft, stretchy, and flattering, this best-selling long-sleeve tee and sweats combo is at the top of my wishlist.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
He was last seen wearing a tan coat, maroon sweats pants and blue-and-white Nike shoes.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Categories are clearly delineated, like with the separate hoodies and sweats area.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Primary Plantar Hyperhidrosis Your body typically sweats to cool down or in response to triggers such as exercise, nervousness, anger, fear, or anxiety.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
These pants have a unique stitching going right down the middle of the leg, which look more stylish than typical sweats.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The night before the Wolverines played Saint Louis, May tossed on his sweats and was making his way through the team hotel hallway to watch some film.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
How the Horns held off the Wolfpack Anyone who has watched the Longhorns are painfully aware of the palpitations and hoop sweats that come with this group.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Styling a pair of sweats is often a game of balance and proportions.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The campaign mirrors Young Miko’s laid-back, swaggy personal style, featuring cozy and stylish sweats that align with her studio wardrobe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Long before Rag & Bone launched its Miramar collection of denim-print sweats and startups like Lab Denim pioneered digital dyeing, there was the Adidas denim soccer jersey.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
While the thought of producers at work may conjure images of a crew member in a hoodie and sweats, Remi and Noor subvert the trope—at least, on most days.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The temperature at Lost Mountain Park outside Atlanta was 37 degrees, with a wind chill of 25 that overpowered his white long-sleeve T-shirt, black sweats and Nike ski cap.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
When styled with a pretty spring blouse and ballet flats, these sweats with a loose but tailored design will look indistinguishable from regular pants.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Cal has lost three of its last four and now sweats its potential NCAA Tournament berth fate.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Italian Leather Glove Ballet Flat Add a polished touch to travel-friendly joggers, leggings, jeans, or sweats with these leather ballet flats.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Soft, stretchy, and flattering, this best-selling long-sleeve tee and sweats combo is at the top of my wishlist.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
He was last seen wearing a tan coat, maroon sweats pants and blue-and-white Nike shoes.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Categories are clearly delineated, like with the separate hoodies and sweats area.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Primary Plantar Hyperhidrosis Your body typically sweats to cool down or in response to triggers such as exercise, nervousness, anger, fear, or anxiety.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweats
Noun
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Some of the creators Expand Co-Lab works with include Brandon Smithwrick, Varun Rana, Sara Uy, Corporate Bro, Rachel Tokar, Matthew Kearney, and Morgan Young.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Icons are ancient works of religious art, often depictions of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, saints and scenes from the Bible.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Four weeks earlier, agents had arrived in Chicago with military fatigues, face masks, armored vehicles, and rifles.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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For five days that month, federal agents in masks and military fatigues arrested people across east Charlotte, the South Boulevard area and Pineville.—
Ryan Oehrli
Updated February 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most important for companies considering replacing patches of their workforce with AI, the MIT data suggests AI struggles to perform more complicated tasks.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Peet plays a therapist who struggles with her own mental health and the health and familial changes that occur during midlife.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wade reportedly worries audiences may think her performances are imitating an idea Swift created due to the 14-time Grammy Award winning singer’s enormous popularity.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Much of what the farms sell is on contract with prices already set, which means those costs will have to be absorbed for now, said Parra, who worries many state crops could see lower sales as prices eventually rise in markets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Love drips off every auto-focus shot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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June interrogates him about Frankenstein and mentions the creature being forced to do another’s bidding.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Longtime Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos and his daughter Paola Ramos — a journalist whose latest book interrogates the rise of the Latino far right — are moderating the conversation at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Still, these efforts can be crucial for both the museum and the patrons who support it.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hall praised the department’s efforts this year under the leadership of Wayne Jones, who became the city’s first Black police chief in 2023.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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