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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety don't sweat over getting the application in a day late, as it probably doesn't matter

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as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings the oil coat may sweat through this varnish

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as in to interrogate
slang to put a series of questions to the narcotics squad tried sweating the mule, but he was genuinely clueless about the inner workings of the drug operation

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Recent Examples of sweat
Noun
The men’s tour is trying to ignite the senses beyond the majors by reshaping the game’s blood, sweat and tears as a touchpoint. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 That mixture of adrenaline, sweat and vulnerability is what inspired the Blaikies. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some families roll out the red carpet for their potential future in-laws, while others grill The Bachelor with tough questions that can leave them sweating. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Nazarian is less concerned by lots of sweating than regular skin-to-skin contact with others. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweat
Noun
  • As Maine continues to see more shark detections in its waters, studies like this will be crucial in ensuring that shark conservation efforts continue while also keeping human safety a priority.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • What’s next? Property management posted a note on some doors that said cleaning efforts would begin March 7, exactly two months after the Eaton fire ignited.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Certainly; no partner should have to shoulder the burden of household labor entirely on their own.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • More news: Dodgers Pitcher Tops Yankees' Aaron Judge As 3rd-Highest Paid MLB Player The former 20-game winner was sentenced to 36 months of summary probation and ordered to complete 30 days of community labor.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • By understanding where and when white sharks are most likely to be detected, researchers and policymakers can better communicate with the public about how to safely enjoy Maine’s beaches without unnecessary fear.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Sometimes they’re driven by fears of what’s to come.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.
    Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Verb
  • During that time, Dave was struggling with his problems.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Ever since Alcaraz lost that immense Olympic final to Djokovic in August, the Spaniard has generally struggled to find his groove.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Don't worry so much about what percentage of credit each contact point should receive.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Not worrying about getting dirty or anything like that.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • Sap dripped from the gash into a vessel near the base of the trunk, and in the morning, Woksis’s wife used the liquid to boil meat for dinner.
    Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Othello review: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal shine in an otherwise shaky production Before long, Henry has dripped poison in Dorian's ear — warning him of his beauty's impermanence — while Basil's unchanging snapshot of his youth has evoked a bitter envy in the impressionable young man.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • She was detained by Italian police for questioning and interrogated for 53 hours over five days without legal counsel or an interpreter present.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • More than a retrospective, the installation interrogates the tension between Modernist ideals and today’s ecological realities, moving beyond industrial rationalism toward a wilder, more organic future.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Sweat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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