as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
exhausted after a day of sweaty yard work
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Recent Examples of sweaty
Make sure to check the sodium content on the label of your electrolyte supplement, though: Some popular supplements, like Liquid I.V., contain 500 mg of sodium, which is more than what’s necessary for all but the sweatiest endurance athletes.
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Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Not to mention all of the iconic outfits people created to look their hottest and sweatiest.
—Quispe López, Them, 25 Oct. 2024
Essentially hairspray for your face (but not horrible for your skin), a setting spray creates a shield to keep your makeup locked into place, even on the sweatiest days.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2024
Traces of Red exists at the intersection of two of the sweatiest categories of film: erotic thrillers and Florida crime.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Not to mention all of the iconic outfits people created to look their hottest and sweatiest.
—Quispe López, Them, 25 Oct. 2024
Essentially hairspray for your face (but not horrible for your skin), a setting spray creates a shield to keep your makeup locked into place, even on the sweatiest days.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2024
Traces of Red exists at the intersection of two of the sweatiest categories of film: erotic thrillers and Florida crime.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweaty
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An aviation expert, along with the Army pilot, tells PEOPLE that Reagan National Airport can be especially difficult to fly into.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Challenges of an Airline Pilot's Lifestyle Beyond the technical demands of the job, Wallach said the most difficult part of being a pilot was the lifestyle—particularly as a single parent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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But the alternative—growing real red blood cells outside the body—has proved even more challenging.—
Nicola Twilley,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Shakira has had a challenging time since splitting from her ex Gerard Piqué.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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But fortunately for the Jayhawks, this game is at Allen Fieldhouse — a tough place for away teams to come and win games.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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That included a couple of tough inside baskets while drawing fouls.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Every credit card story is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit products.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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In today's digital age, companies are entrusted with vast amounts of personal data, and breaches like this demonstrate the need for rigorous security measures.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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But since his accident, Edwards has dedicated his life to exploration, already completing more physically demanding challenges than most do in a lifetime.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Best for Conservationists John Muir Way, Scotland Not to be confused with California’s more demanding John Muir Trail, the John Muir Way is a relatively new route (established around 10 years ago) that stretches coast to coast across Muir’s home country of Scotland.—
Megan Michelson,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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An atmospheric river is pounding Northern California with heavy rain and the threat of flooding before heading to Southern California.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The long-wearing oil melts into skin, allowing your body heat to spread the scent, which smells clean without smelling laundry, crisp without being sharp, warm and woodsy without being heavy—Vogue’s senior shopping editor Talia Abbas has been wearing it for years.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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Just a few generations ago, many young children died from infectious diseases, which are still formidable foes globally.—
Brooke Redmond,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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The formidable musician and actor, a muse to many but so much more than that moniker allows, a style icon, and a megawatt star of the Swinging Sixties—with the coolest eyewear to match.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Sweaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweaty. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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