as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
the air conditioning was broken, and it was sweltering in the office
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Recent Examples of sweltering
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
After England completed its session in sweltering heat, Forester and his friends sat there and had several members of the English National Team sign the Declaration of Independence.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
It’s crafted from an airy, slightly sheer linen blend that helps wick away moisture and keep you cool on sweltering days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The water-safe fabric held up without complaint through a sweltering trip to Washington, and survived the enthusiastic poolside grip of my toddler niece, who wrestled it from me while everyone was splashing around.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
The people who believe this, who drive for hours to watch fights on a giant TV in a sweltering public park, aren’t stupid.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
After England completed its session in sweltering heat, Forester and his friends sat there and had several members of the English National Team sign the Declaration of Independence.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
It’s crafted from an airy, slightly sheer linen blend that helps wick away moisture and keep you cool on sweltering days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The water-safe fabric held up without complaint through a sweltering trip to Washington, and survived the enthusiastic poolside grip of my toddler niece, who wrestled it from me while everyone was splashing around.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweltering
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As with any outdoor activity in New Mexico, prepare for a harsh sun, alternately scorching heat or freezing cold depending on the season–this is desert–and potential dehydration.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Keeping fans cool When Levi’s Stadium first opened in 2014 as the new 49ers home venue, a lot was made of the sun scorching the eastern grandstands where the majority of seats are.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Crisping the perfect pizza crust on a baking steel, searing steaks on a grill, draining a pot of scalding pasta water, or pulling a hot potato from an oven—none of these are the time or place to play it fast and loose.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
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In April the hearing resumed with three searing days of testimony.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The boiling water creates intense thermal shock that instantly ruptures the plant's cell walls, melting its protective waxy coating and causing the foliage to collapse and dehydrate, effectively cooking the plant tissue.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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The topping, a mixture of heavy cream and mascarpone, is light and creamy without melting as easily in the summer heat.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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An Irvine dog trainer who operated Happy K9 Academy was convicted of killing 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van and lying to the pets’ owners about the deaths, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Oklahoma’s bats remained scorching hot, racking up 12 hits - including five more home runs - and got a quality start from freshman Nick Wesloski.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The planet’s surface is broiling at about 460 degrees Celsius (860 degrees Fahrenheit), about double the temperature required to melt pure tin.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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Avoid broiling delicate greens or dishes with fresh herbs, which will easily char under the heat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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An important insider just shed light on one of the most burning questions in reality TV.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Soaking, fermenting or cooking these foods reduces phytate content significantly.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The Republican Party recruited Minnie Mae, who had helped around the Lafayette County Jail in Lexington by cooking for prisoners and treating their wounds, to run in a special election to complete her husband’s term.—
Dan Kelly
June 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Sweltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweltering. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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