as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can sweat out one more year of this job—before I totally flip out
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Recent Examples of sweat out
However, keeping Indiana behind Penn State will gives Nittany Lion fans less to sweat out.
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Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
The Hawks had to sweat out a third-period penalty kill and Florida’s six-on-five, but Foligno ended the threat when intercepted Carter Verhaeghe’s lazy back pass to Aaron Ekblad and chopped in an empty-netter.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024
Choose one like this from Under Armour on Amazon that’s made from moisture-wicking materials to keep sweat out of your eyes and retain warmth.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
The country is very proud of its saunas, which Stars coach Peter DeBoer joked offered some a chance to sweat out the Finnish beer that was consumed in the first night or two of the trip.
—Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
The Hawks had to sweat out a third-period penalty kill and Florida’s six-on-five, but Foligno ended the threat when intercepted Carter Verhaeghe’s lazy back pass to Aaron Ekblad and chopped in an empty-netter.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024
Choose one like this from Under Armour on Amazon that’s made from moisture-wicking materials to keep sweat out of your eyes and retain warmth.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
The country is very proud of its saunas, which Stars coach Peter DeBoer joked offered some a chance to sweat out the Finnish beer that was consumed in the first night or two of the trip.
—Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweat out
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That year, the award went to Chris Pronger of the St. Louis Blues at the height of the Dead Puck Era, when obstruction was tolerated and scoring was at a premium.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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This snapdragon reaches about 20 inches in height with semi-double 1 to 1 ½ inch blooms produces all season long and able to tolerate light frosts.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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To my right stood my father, whose lifelong obsession with wildlife had inspired my own.—
Mihir Zaveri,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The moment the Blackhawks gain the offensive blue line, Bertuzzi heads right to the net, standing on the lip of the crease, waiting for Connor Bedard or Teuvo Teräväinen to bank a puck in off of him — off his stick, off his leg, off his skate, whatever.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Its departments handle border security, immigration detention, citizenship processing, airport security, and natural disasters, among other things.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Lobos’ home arena, aptly named The Pit, is considered one of the tougher arenas to visit in the Mountain West — last week, New Mexico easily handled San Diego State 62-48.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Jan. 2025
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That gets answered easily, because there is always a Producer – the same person who should be accepting the Oscar for Best Picture should the movie win that accolade.—
Cathy Schulman,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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In accepting her trophy, Satter talked a lot about family, both at the Institute and her own.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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This anniversary initiative shines a spotlight on its enduring legacy, with celebrated artist and cultural visionary Theaster Gates joining as a partner, cementing the store’s position at the nexus of culture and commerce.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Library of Congress Over the generations, one question has endured: What, if anything, is owed to the people?—
Joseph Rushmore,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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For 41 years, the policy has served as a partisan touchpoint in American politics, with each party taking opposite stances.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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But take another second and pick up a few greeting cards, too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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The father-daughter duo were snapped courtside, with Vida bearing a striking resemblance to Camila, 41, who tied the knot with Matthew in 2012.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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These are babies born into uncertainty, children whose futures will be marked by legal precarity and exclusion simply because of their parents’ immigration status.—
Paola Mendoza,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Conditions are expected to persist through Thursday due to sustained offshore winds and exceptionally low humidity levels, with many areas likely experiencing humidity between 2% and 5% from Tuesday through Thursday, the agency said.—
Chris Boyette and Michelle Watson,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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That penalty sustained a field goal drive after Mahomes threw incomplete on third-and-8.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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