sweats 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sweatsnext
plural of sweat
1
as in works
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 fatigues
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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3
as in huffs
a state of nervous or irritated concern he always ends up in a sweat during tax season

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sweats

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sweat
1
as in struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort spent the afternoon sweating over her tax returns

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2
as in worries
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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3
as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings the oil coat may sweat through this varnish

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4
as in interrogates
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 Synonyms for sweats
  1. struggles
  2. efforts
  3. strives
  4. seeps
  5. examines
  6. exertions
  7. works
  8. pumps
Verb
  • As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Everyone struggles with it in different ways.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggles
Noun
  • This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Brands are being more creative in their personalization efforts, from offering more customizable products to creating unique opportunities for consumers to engage with their brands based on interests and past behavior.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of efforts
Verb
  • Every business strives to hire and keep the best talent, as high-performing employees can help increase efficiency, improve creativity and create a healthy working culture.
    Jack Chen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Going forward, Jared is committed to upholding its responsible sourcing values and strives to hit new goals, like Signet’s mission of committing to a net-positive water impact and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions both by 2050.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of strives
Verb
  • The inherent creepiness of the setting seeps into every frame of the film.
    Scott Phillips, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • The gathering of information for sustainability reporting and the overall strategy for sustainability and climate policies seeps into every area of a business.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeps
Verb
  • The unnamed bank executive told CNN that his firm has a war room that examines online threats – some of which are death threats that name executives and family members.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Through Pansy, Leigh examines our quality of life — the daily activities affected by complications that are social as well as personal.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of examines
Noun
  • Later Renaissance masters were savvier about how gravity works on the human body, but no one was better at painting the harsh, mindless pull of it, or hinting at the secret exertions in the act of standing.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Phillips has his cast strain for effect, but neither the script nor the filming rises to their exertions.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of exertions
Verb
  • Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of works
Verb
  • The remainder powers the standalone system, which initially pumps and precools groundwater, reported PV Magazine.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Lawrence stuck to simplicity and the all-black color palette with her accessories, wearing a pair of pointy black Manolo Blahnik pumps, and eschewing all jewelry aside from a pair of black matte teardrop earrings.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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