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as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
spent the afternoon sweating over her tax returns
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as in worrying
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 dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
the oil coat may sweat through this varnish
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as in interrogating
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 sweating
As such a solitary seller will knock the price and pretty soon not only are there no more buyers but everyone starts sweating and looking to sell.
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Clem Chambers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Or, buy yourself the Butter Wrap Back Long-Sleeve Tee to pair with high-waist jeans or leggings when not sweating in the hot yoga studio.
—Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
While many of the devices in this roundup start at around 90 degrees (or higher), this blanket has the option to start sweating at 77 degrees.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Black rambled through the video, incoherently speaking to Cenat’s chat, all while profusely sweating.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Our group of contributors, all women ages 18 to 28, stood in line outside the venue, sweating and talking about sweating.
—Alyson Zetta Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
When consumer price index for September came in a bit hotter than expected Thursday morning , Jim cautioned investors against sweating every line in every economic report.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
Some people are unable to efficiently regulate their internal temperature by sweating.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Others, though, aren’t yet sweating about the strike.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
Clem Chambers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Or, buy yourself the Butter Wrap Back Long-Sleeve Tee to pair with high-waist jeans or leggings when not sweating in the hot yoga studio.
—Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
While many of the devices in this roundup start at around 90 degrees (or higher), this blanket has the option to start sweating at 77 degrees.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Black rambled through the video, incoherently speaking to Cenat’s chat, all while profusely sweating.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Our group of contributors, all women ages 18 to 28, stood in line outside the venue, sweating and talking about sweating.
—Alyson Zetta Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
When consumer price index for September came in a bit hotter than expected Thursday morning , Jim cautioned investors against sweating every line in every economic report.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
Some people are unable to efficiently regulate their internal temperature by sweating.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Others, though, aren’t yet sweating about the strike.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweating
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That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Intended to help those with disabilities gain employment, the law currently has about 40,000 American workers laboring for half the minimum wage or less, according to the Labor Department.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Is there a nutrition concern that's worrying you?Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Is there a health problem that's worrying you?Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is a challenge that researchers have been struggling to solve for close to three decades.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After spending the holidays struggling with someone’s dull knife set, get them a gift card to get their knives sharpened ($5 a knife).Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Payne’s parents watched, his mother weeping, as the late singer’s casket was carried inside.Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Music blared, dancers jumped, men and women threw themselves onto their knees while weeping furiously, phones waved, children balanced precariously on dusty shoulders, banners rose and fell against the soaring baroque stone.Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
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Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Intrigued by this finding, the research group designed a study examining how coffee might interact with the gut microbiome in more detail.Christina Manian, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Companies pour resources into crafting user-friendly interfaces and personalized services, striving to captivate their audiences.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors is vital for nonprofits striving for sustainability.Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a criminal complaint, Mangione began shaking after the question and he was taken into custody for questioning.Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Another helpful tip is to create time blocks on your calendar specifically for working on your top goal.Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Sweating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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