as in sweats
a state of nervous or irritated concern
the set designer spent the entire week before opening night in a swelter
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Noun
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When actually on the way to the stadium itself, players dressed informally, sometimes just in team sweats.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Tsful Wide-Leg Pants Instead of joggers or sweats, the actress paired her top with matching cropped pants for a more elegant look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The warm light gradually melts the wax, releasing a soothing scent without the need for a match.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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As climate change rapidly melts Earth’s ice, sides are being drawn among scientists on whether—and how—science should intervene to save it.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everything Jackman cooks is an invitation to see this region in its most delicious light.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Serving legendary burgers since 1924, the Opersteny family still cooks them on the original grill.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Babe’s brines and smokes Duroc ham and roasts the pork with Italian seasoning and onions.—
Carlos Frías,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Aug. 2025
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The shop roasts its beans onsite daily and serves up refreshing treats like smoothies, juices, ice cream, and gelato.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Brayden Yager appears to be the opposite of that — a centreman whose all-around game should be enough to win NHL minutes even if his offence wavers at the pro level.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over dinner, a broadcast flickers on the cabin’s dusty TV.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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The glowing phenomenon appears as rays, spirals and flickers that most commonly manifest in hues of red and green.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But where Cinema Slasher shines, Chilling Chambers sputters.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Daboll says Wilson will get another start Sunday in Dallas, but if the offense sputters again, don’t be surprised if rookie Jaxson Dart gets the call.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Swelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelters. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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