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noun

Definition of swelter

as in sweat

a state of nervous or irritated concern the set designer spent the entire week before opening night in a swelter

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Noun

There might be a slight reprieve for a short few months in winter, but the norm is sweat and swelter. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 Bundle up while the world outside continues to cook and swelter. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Verb

Millions across Europe faced extreme temperatures on Tuesday, and sweltering conditions continued to hit France particularly hard. — CBS News, 23 June 2026 Crafted from a soft and breathable blend of linen and rayon, its relaxed fit is comfortable enough to wear from morning to night, allowing for plenty of air flow even on sweltering summer days. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swelter

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Noun

With Angel playing games, a wig probably would last maybe two or three days, because of sweat, oils and things like that, which doesn’t really work well with the glue.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
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— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweat

Noun

This week, Indonesian equities experienced another round of panic selling, triggered by reports that major index provider MSCI is considering downgrading the country's stock market status.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
The few instances of panic were magnified by newspapers eager to discredit the new medium of radio.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of panic

Verb

Unprecedented high temperatures scorched the continent from late May until the end of August this year.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Its advanced technology generates precise light pulses that cut through delicate materials such as computer chips and human tissue without scorching surrounding tissue.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of scorch

Verb

This league has been out to cook its golden goose from Day 1.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Every year Bon Appétit editors cook with and obsess over the latest kitchen releases in order to find the tools and appliances that make our time—and yours—in the kitchen easier and more fun.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of cook

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The results are often compared to pricier dedicated mirrorless digital cameras, delivered without the fuss of tweaking exposure or heavy post-processing.

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
With the film opening in theaters across the US on Friday, audiences now have their turn to see what all the fuss is about.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of fuss

Verb

So Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Jets owner Woody Johnson probably weren’t expecting to be roasted by Gaffigan.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Spread into an even layer and roast for 30–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and the tofu is lightly browned and crisp around the edges.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of roast

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