sweats 1 of 2

noun

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

2 of 2

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 sweats
Noun
Amazon has so many chic summer matching sets that go beyond cozy slouchy sweats. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Then there’s the sportswear component with polos, sweaters, sport shirts, hoodies and sweats. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 The relaxed, flowy fit feels just as comfortable as lounge pants, but the wide-leg silhouette looks way more stylish than her sweats. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 He was dressed casually, in a green suède jacket and black sweats, but his watch was heavily iced with diamonds, as was a chain around his neck. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Wash heavy or bulky items (like jeans and sweats) together, and wash lightweight and delicate garments together to prevent damage. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Leggings, sweats, or anything with a stretchy waistline aren't just leisure staples—they're beacons of comfort and emotional support. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 24 June 2026 But from then on, Nolte was never late and showed up every day in the same outfit — a trench coat, T-shirt, sweats and Nike turf shoes — with a notebook in hand. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Keep scrolling below for more pairs of comfortable summer travel pants, including cozy sweats and casual capri pants under $30. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Verb
Ditch the leggings and fleece sweats for these cozy cotton pants. — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 Soft, stretchy, and flattering, this best-selling long-sleeve tee and sweats combo is at the top of my wishlist. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 When styled with a pretty spring blouse and ballet flats, these sweats with a loose but tailored design will look indistinguishable from regular pants. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 Cal has lost three of its last four and now sweats its potential NCAA Tournament berth fate. — ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026 This is a condition in which a person sweats excessively, no matter the weather or activity level. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026 For every person who prefers spending their holiday by the infinity pool of an all-inclusive resort, there’s another who sleeps in moldy dormitories, sweats on hours-long bus rides without air conditioning, and lives out of a bulging, threadbare backpack. — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 4 May 2026 That high-sodium, zero-sugar profile makes LMNT a favorite for endurance athletes, people on low-carb diets and anyone who sweats heavily during workouts or in hot conditions. — Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026 Seoul / BeijingReuters — As Europe sweats through record-breaking temperatures, Asian makers of air conditioners, like South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, China’s Midea and Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, are enjoying a boom in sales. — CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweats
  1. works
  2. fatigues
  3. huffs
  4. struggles
  5. worries
  6. drips
  7. interrogates
  8. efforts
Noun
  • Yet despite several of these being substantial works by some of our most noted and venturesome composers, few bicentennial commissions have survived.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Today, over 100 works by artists like François Boucher, Giulio Carpioni, Henri Strésor, and Jacob Marrel are spread across the corridors, restaurants and bars visible to all visitors—the tried and tested, with a fresh twist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of works
Noun
  • Guard members, clearly distinguished by their military fatigues, have been seen walking throughout downtown Memphis on patrols and directing traffic during events.
    — Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Estonia has, in the past year, observed Russian men in fatigues near its border.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of fatigues
Noun
  • David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
  • As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025
Definition of huffs
Verb
  • During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Her 12-year-old son, Whitman, has autism and a neurological disorder called apraxia, in which the brain struggles to tell muscles how to move to form words or perform other motor skills.
    — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of struggles
Verb
  • As neighborhoods have grown closer, Gordon worries not only about the animals’ safety, but also about the rescue’s long-term stability.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Humans Still Need To Connect The Dots One thing that worries me is how quickly people assume AI understands consequences.
    — David Van Ronk, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of worries
Verb
  • The score drips with a sinister ostinato as the rats scurry into every corner of her castle.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Slime literally drips off them, and there can be an inch or more of slime in the bottom of your cooler.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
Definition of drips
Verb
  • Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 May 2026
  • Advent has effectively digitized its own intellectual history — its wins, its misses, its assumptions — and turned it into a live analytical layer that interrogates every new deal that comes before the committee.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
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Noun
  • The girl was pronounced dead at UC Irvine Medical Center, despite the efforts of first responders who arrived soon after the blast, the news release said.
    — Seamus Bozeman, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The university will still have the ability to use the park for recreational activities and, like the city, will also be able to use it as a debris site for post-hurricane recovery efforts.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of efforts

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