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as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
spent the afternoon sweating over her tax returns
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as in worrying
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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as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
the oil coat may sweat through this varnish
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as in interrogating
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 sweating
The snowy holiday season in the Upper Midwest and Northeast comes as springlike warmth continues in much of the nation's midsection and South, where record high temperatures had Santa sweating in recent days.
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Arkansas Online, 29 Dec. 2025
Many pillows for side sleepers are also made with cooling materials that prevent their ears and faces from sweating.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause that causes a sudden and unexpected feeling of heat across the upper body that is often accompanied by sweating and flushed skin, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
My palms are sweating just thinking about it.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Dec. 2025
Carr, a comedian and presenter best known for hosting the talk show Chatty Man from 2009 to 2017, started off The Celebrity Traitors terrified, shaking and sweating under the emotional weight of the Traitor’s cloak.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
Discuss your concerns about sweating or other symptoms after eating with your healthcare provider.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
The brain might interpret the body as too hot and tell it to start sweating to cool off, leading to symptoms of hot flashes.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
On Easter Day in 2019, Mead had to take Kay home from work after Kay was vomiting, sweating and dancing around with his shirt off while seemingly under the influence of drugs, the family’s attorney said.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
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That’s right, the Patriot did in two seasons what the Dolphins have been laboring since 2008 to achieve.—
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Mobley had been laboring to expand his range all offseason, launching thousands of 3s.—
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In Tokyo, travelers can explore the bustling neighborhoods of Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shinjuku, admire cutting-edge architecture, stroll through peaceful Japanese gardens, and experience vibrant nightlife without worrying about personal safety.—
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Devices stay online without worrying about draining the car’s starter battery.—
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Jessica Chastain wore a custom Cucinelli gown dripping in diamond accents and talked shop with DuVernay.—
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However things turn out next month, Bowe’s 38th birthday will coincide with another passage in her life, one dripping with anticipation and, perhaps, a dose of poignancy.—
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This month, 11 alleged TdA members were indicted in New Mexico, accused of kidnapping, brutally interrogating and strangling to death a man in Albuquerque and burying his body in a remote desert grave, The Center Square reported.—
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She’s used to getting asked about it, but is still interested in interrogating the outsized interest.—
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However, the technology has been moving faster than state regulations can accommodate, and lawmakers have been struggling to walk the line between innovation and patient safety.—
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And, for many borrowers struggling with debt, exploring alternatives like debt settlement or consolidation may offer significant relief without the complications that bankruptcy rules can create.—
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But workers should adjust their expectations and recognize that some companies aren’t fretting about whether or not their employees can adapt to AI.—
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Songwriters expressing pangs of grief for what once was held court with others fretting about undesirable futures and still others dreaming up cooler tomorrows.—
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Thus is the stage set for a familiar but potentially affecting tale of nearest-and-dearest bickering and bonding, designed to have viewers weeping into their eggnog during a tonal break from Netflix’s frothier seasonal fare.—
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Hazel Smith) and weeping blue Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica cv.—
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Whether revisiting legendary careers or examining the fleeting intensity of modern pop, these films offer music lovers a chance to experience the stories behind the sound.—
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This past summer, Brossoit and doctors, after examining his right hip, found the root cause of the knee pain — a cam lesion on the head of his femur that was causing issues with cartilage inside the joint.—
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“Sweating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweating. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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