sweltered

past tense of swelter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweltered
Verb
  • Additional melted or drawn butter can be served on the side, if desired.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Maybe start with the chicharrón de queso, a big, curved sail of cheese melted until crispy.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • While Greece suffers frequent wildfires during its hot, dry summers, it has so far been spared the heatwaves that have scorched much of western Europe in recent weeks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Reilly said police found the Honda scorched on the city's West Side.
    Darius Johnson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Inside the venue, each place setting was adorned in part by one of the nearly 200 cake pops sized, measured and baked by organizing committee member Shaikh, who not only committed the week prior to bake for the ball, but also enjoyed developing a sisterhood with the rest of the organizers.
    Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Inspectors also found tomatoes, cheese, cooked chicken and beef between 48 and 51 degrees.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
  • For Central Texans, beef and other meat cooked using indirect heat and minimally seasoned with pepper and salt became the signature style.
    Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The last was paired with lamb that had been roasted in a cast-iron pot with smoldering herbs and hay.
    Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.
    David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Already this summer, two major heat waves have broiled Europe.
    Beth Gardiner, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
  • Cut broiled peaches into wedges.
    Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Cook, turning every few minutes, until the corn is tender and lightly charred on all sides, about 12–15 minutes total.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts and/or wings registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Her heart hammered away, her eyes flickered, and her voice grew tiny and plaintive.
    Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • SportsCenter flickered on several televisions.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
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“Sweltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweltered. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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