as in sweats
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 swelters
Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
High temperatures may cause some battery range loss, but there are ways to conserve battery capacity even during spring and summer swelters.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swelters
Noun
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Vivian, who is in her thirties, wore a black baseball cap, loose sweats, and a thick fur coat twice her size.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The adjustable drawstring shorts have an elastic waistband for comfort, while the rayon fabric helps the set keep its shape and look more polished than terrycloth or sweats.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tucson will also be at or near record temperatures through March 27 as the state’s unprecedented heat wave scorches on, the weather service said.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the world around them scorches under record heat, a family walks into the woods, asking what the future holds in this thermal dystopia.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Snowpack is an essential lifeline for the state’s water supply that keeps reservoirs healthy, acting as a slow, natural release system that melts gradually through drier periods and trickles water down into reservoirs.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hair color specialist and salon owner Sue Tyrrell created this incredible feat, which melts from naturally dark brown to fiery copper strands.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The intense heat under the plastic not only kills grass and weeds but also cooks their root systems and seeds, providing a fresh slate for meadow plants.—
Ann Hinga Klein,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kelly does the grocery shopping, but Lally still cleans and cooks for herself (and only takes one baby aspirin and one blood pressure pill a day).—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In past years, the association president has been followed by the commander-in-chief, and then a headliner, usually a comedian who roasts everyone in the room.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors living near the Ontario warehouse say Abdulkarim should face more than arson charges, as equipment still smolders at the site and questionable air quality lingers after last week's massive blaze, covering an area the size of 21 football fields.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the compilation of clips, Kristy smiles and smolders in the mirror while using a bottle of the luxury brand's Libre Berry Crush perfume.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Whether that means rewriting a love ballad in a couple of days or suiting up in a onesie for a press event on the other side of the world, the commitment never wavers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her commitment to her singular vision never wavers, but as an actor, Glowicki is truly astonishing.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Swelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelters. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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