1
as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
save your sweat: no one will appreciate your efforts anyway
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2
as in labor
very hard or unpleasant work
it took years of sweat to bring the farm to the point where it is now
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
my boss told me not to get in a sweat about the accident—she'd make sure I wasn't blamed for it
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as in huff
a state of nervous or irritated concern
he always ends up in a sweat during tax season
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as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
spent the afternoon sweating over her tax returns
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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
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Pitching with a one-run lead in the seventh inning is no sweat for Sandburg’s Drew Drzonek.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A Central Florida congressional race that seemed like an easy win for the GOP a few months ago now has Republicans sweating as polls and early voting tallies show a closer-than-expected contest.
—Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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Every day, your shoes collect dirt, mud, bacteria—and who knows what else—while the insides absorb sweat and grime, leading to unpleasant odors and a less-than-pristine appearance.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Pitching with a one-run lead in the seventh inning is no sweat for Sandburg’s Drew Drzonek.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Despite the show's ruminations revolving around Dorian's ego, there is no vanity in this performance where Snook sweats, sneers, and dashes across stage.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A Central Florida congressional race that seemed like an easy win for the GOP a few months ago now has Republicans sweating as polls and early voting tallies show a closer-than-expected contest.
—Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweat
Noun
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The team hopes that the discovery showing the ancient human connection to great bustards spurs more conservation efforts to keep this population from going extinct.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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After concerns regarding hunting and fishing were quelled, the redesignation effort gained popularity with the West Virginia congressional delegation and was incorporated into an omnibus bill in late 2020.—
Luke Gentile,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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Today’s dishwashers save about 230 hours of labor a year: Nearly 10 days, every year, to do something other than wash the dishes.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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Selling Ownership While Still Holding The Reins Some company owners who have spent a lifetime building a business may be torn between fully enjoying the fruits of their labor and handing over control.—
Gerry Spitzer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hayes said he’s had to take a leave of absence from his job over the fear of what might happen to his family.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The rare encounter highlights accelerating efforts by two longtime regional rivals to stabilize relations amid mounting fears of broader conflict, especially with tensions flaring across Gaza, Syria, and the Red Sea, as Washington's pressure grows on Iran's proxy in the Middle East.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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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
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And their struggling offense is becoming a major concern.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Behind her glamorous exterior, the real Dorothy was a closeted lesbian who struggled with substance abuse and was mistreated by the men within Hollywood’s studio system before ultimately committing suicide.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Victims of car collisions may have more to worry about as insurance companies warn drivers to be aware of a growing scam involving tow truck companies.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Critics worry that other anti-democratic actors will be taking cues from Bukele to curry favor with this particular president.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those morning drip coffees and lattes are going to cost more.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Before he could get started on it, however, the gable above the kitchen began dripping water onto a counter.—
Marcela Valdes,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
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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 23 Apr. 2025.
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