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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Recent Examples of swelter
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article The bad news first: While the city swelters, some subway service has been melting down.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
See Inside the Home A Cool Cottage in Texas
Seeking an escape from the sweltering city life, Ted and Yvonne Cummins of Morning Star Builders landed on an 11-acre getaway in LaGrange, Texas.
—Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
As California swelters, climate officials declare Summer 2024 the hottest on record
The global average temperature in June, July and August was a record-breaking 62.24 degrees, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article The bad news first: While the city swelters, some subway service has been melting down.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
Verb
During Florida’s 2023 run to the national title in sweltering Scottsdale, Ariz., four of five players donned ones featuring the Gators logo.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
See Inside the Home A Cool Cottage in Texas
Seeking an escape from the sweltering city life, Ted and Yvonne Cummins of Morning Star Builders landed on an 11-acre getaway in LaGrange, Texas.
—Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelter
Noun
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Andreeva’s curly blond hair was slicked back into a braid, and sweat dotted her teal outfit.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The company can collect saliva or sweat samples from clients like the young boy.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Glaciers in the Himalayas melted 65% faster in the 2010s compared with the previous decade, which suggests rising temperatures are already having an impact in the area, according to a 2023 report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.—
Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The massive island will likely become an important waypoint for new northern shipping routes that open as Arctic ice melts.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Uncertainty is scary, but fear, panic and worry add insult to injury—another layer of stress.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Amid federal workforce layoffs and concerns about the economic impact of his trade policies—which have already sparked panic in the U.S. stock market—several CEOs have voiced doubts about the president's agenda.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jana remembers those hours early on Jan. 8, her 49th birthday, when, from the Palisades to Eaton Canyon, tens of thousands of Angelenos were overrun by wind, flames and embers that scorched and raced like bullets.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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The landing site was significantly hotter: a scorching 355ºK (82°C or just under 180°F), at least 20ºK higher than predicted.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Also, use your range hood while cooking to remove evaporating grease and immediately clean up splatters and spills.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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After several years paying higher prices for groceries, rent, gas and other necessities, consumers opted to stay home to cook their meals or visit other chains that offered better deals or flashy promotions.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even a timed exclusivity window for Half-Life 3 on SteamOS could push a lot of early adopters to see what all the fuss is about without excluding those who refuse to switch away from Windows.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Oxo Brew 9-Cup is the perfect drip coffee maker and consistently provides a delicious cup of joe without a lot of fuss.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The traditional mix of protein, starch and vegetables bound in a creamy sauce and baked off until bubbly became especially popular during World War I and fed families during the Great Depression.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Or bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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