night sweats
plural noun
: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease
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According to reviewers, night sweats are also kept at bay thanks to the brand's cooling technology and three memory foam layers.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
But the weight didn't cause her to overheat, despite being a hot sleeper with night sweats.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
The idea of bankruptcy and hunger brings on the night sweats.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Perimenopause and menopause also lead to major hormone fluctuations that often cause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, both of which can disrupt sleep.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
But the weight didn't cause her to overheat, despite being a hot sleeper with night sweats.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
The idea of bankruptcy and hunger brings on the night sweats.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Perimenopause and menopause also lead to major hormone fluctuations that often cause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, both of which can disrupt sleep.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Night sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20sweats. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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