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
Those points could prove crucial come Tuesday, when the idle Celtics will need to sweat out the final round of group-play matchups to learn whether their plus-23 point differential was enough to push them through to the NBA Cup knockout rounds.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2024
For overnight guests, tailor your thermostat settings to meet their needs without sweating out the rest of the family (or sending your home’s energy efficiency spiraling).
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2024
For overnight guests, tailor your thermostat settings to meet their needs without sweating out the rest of the family (or sending your home’s energy efficiency spiraling).
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
However, keeping Indiana behind Penn State will gives Nittany Lion fans less to sweat out.
4.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweat out
Verb
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Message: mean behavior will not be tolerated in my world.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Certainly, a lack of effort or dedication won’t be tolerated.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Because of the shortfall, the global backlog of unfilled aircraft orders today stands at over 17,000 jets — its highest ever.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ball’s triple from the corner with about a minute left stood as the final points of the half as UConn took a 42-35 lead into the break.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Sörensen said Martinez is well equipped to handle that role.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Kids who communicate well, handle emotions effectively and build healthy relationships aren’t just naturally skilled at social interactions.—
Kelsey Mora, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Hamas had refused to accept a proposal from Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, which would extend the ceasefire to April 20, through both the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Israel cut off all aid and other supplies to Gaza on Sunday to pressure Hamas to accept a new proposal to extend the first phase of the cease-fire.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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The legendary songstress, whose velvety voice redefined soul and R&B, remains an enduring icon of elegance, emotion, and artistry.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ours is a legacy that endures — one that will continue to endure no matter who’s in the White House.—
Tracey L. Rogers,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The government took a necessary step by requiring airlines to issue flight vouchers to infected passengers starting this spring.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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An image taken from the cellphone of one of the suspects shows multiple items -- including wristwatches, jewelry and $10,000 in cash -- stolen from Burrow's home in Anderson Township in December 2024, according to the complaint.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The children were all born with a form of severe retinal dystrophy called LCA4, leaving them with only a limited ability to perceive light.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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Angie Stone was born Angie Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961 in Columbia, South Carolina.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Whether in China, India, Russia, Turkey, or the United States, nationalism can be sustained only by reverting to this old playbook.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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This minimizes context switching, fosters sustained concentration and reduces decision fatigue.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Sweat out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweat%20out. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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