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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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
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Amid sweltering conditions, giddy fans were rushing to their seats with Konstas producing one of the most remarkable performances seen by a debutant.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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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
This period included an exceptionally warm summer that broke all-time heat records across the U.S., with multiple cities on both coasts sweltering through their hottest temperatures in seven decades of recordkeeping.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Amid sweltering conditions, giddy fans were rushing to their seats with Konstas producing one of the most remarkable performances seen by a debutant.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelter
Noun
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By Jennifer Hussein 6 Best Cooling Weighted Blankets for Your Deepest Sleep Yet No sweat, all snooze.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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The chemical makeup of ring around the collar is different from stains on the underarms of shirts, which are caused by a combination of sweat and the aluminum found in many deodorant and antiperspirant formulas.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Unlike some other rice pudding recipes, Nara starts by melting butter in the pan and then adds in short or medium grain rice to lightly toast it.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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Top evenly with remaining 3/4 cup cheese and cover pot until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the 90-minute debate, those who had been able to bear sticking around were in a panic.—
Annie Karni,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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People who are impacted by natural disaster may feel a strong sense of grief, panic, loss, fear and sadness, according to the University of Houston's Department of Psychology.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Evacuation orders associated with the Pala Fire were lifted after firefighters to stop the forward progress of the blaze, while the Riverview Fire scorched only one acre of land before firefighters contained it.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The fire scorched three acres and is threatening structures, according to officials. Zones 1894-A,1975-B and 1895 are under mandatory evacuation, according to the city.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
21 Jan. 2025
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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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Christine cooks on Sundays with her own menu that’s only 220 euros (about $227) a head.—
Camille Knight,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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The rind will soften and impart its flavor as the dish slowly cooks.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The film’s chief distinction is that it was shot entirely on an iPhone, supposedly allowing for greater freedom and spontaneity as the cast and crew were able to shoot in real locations without making much of a fuss.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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So, without further fuss, here are my predictions for the main categories for the 97th Academy Awards.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Make Cake batter: To prepare batter, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2025
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Pour the filling into the warm tart shell and bake on baking sheet on the middle rack until set, about 25 minutes.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Swelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelter. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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