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sweats

/swɛts/

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noun

Examples :

"After running a mile in the summer heat, he wiped the sweats from his forehead. "

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noun

The state of one who sweats; diaphoresis.

Examples :

"Just thinking about the interview tomorrow puts me into a nervous sweat."

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(especially WWI) A soldier (especially one who is old or experienced).

Examples :

"During World War I, the fresh recruits often looked to the "sweats" for guidance and survival tips in the trenches. "

military person war history

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The sweating sickness.

Examples :

"The historical records described how entire villages were decimated by the sweats, a terrifying illness characterized by profuse sweating and fever. "

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Moisture issuing from any substance.

Examples :

"the sweat of hay or grain in a mow or stack"

physiology body sensation

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A short run by a racehorse as a form of exercise.

Examples :

"The trainer gave the young colt a few sweats before deciding if he was ready for a longer workout. "

sport animal race

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Hard work; toil.

Examples :

""Getting good grades in college requires a lot of sweats." "

work job action achievement

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verb

Examples :

"After running to catch the bus, she sweats a lot. "

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To cause to excrete moisture through skin.

Examples :

"The hard workout sweats me. "

physiology body

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verb

Examples :

""Maria sweats over her exams every semester to get good grades." "

work action achievement

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To extract money, labour, etc. from, by exaction or oppression.

Examples :

"to sweat a spendthrift"

economy business work value moral

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verb

Examples :

"He always sweats the small details, even if they don't matter much. "

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To worry about (something).

Examples :

"She always sweats the small details when planning a party. "

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To emit, in the manner of sweat.

Examples :

"to sweat blood"

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To emit moisture.

Examples :

"After running up the stairs, he sweats a lot. "

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To solder (a pipe joint) together.

Examples :

"The plumber will sweat the copper pipes together to stop the leak under the sink. "

utility technical industry

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verb

Examples :

"He always sweats the small details before a presentation. "

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To cook slowly at low heat, in shallow oil and without browning, to reduce moisture content.

Examples :

"The chef sweats the onions in olive oil until they are soft and translucent, but not browned. "

food utensil process

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To remove a portion of (a coin), as by shaking it with others in a bag, so that the friction wears off a small quantity of the metal.

Examples :

""Centuries ago, some people would try to sweat gold coins by shaking them in a bag to collect the tiny gold dust that wore off." "

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To suffer a penalty; to smart for one's misdeeds.

Examples :

"After cheating on the test, he finally sweats when the teacher calls him into her office. "

suffering guilt emotion

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To scrape the sweat from (a horse).

Examples :

"After the long ride, the cowboy sweats his horse to cool it down and prevent it from getting sick. "

animal sport body

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noun

Examples :

"After her workout, Maria changed out of her running clothes and put on a comfortable pair of sweats. "

wear style item

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Any illness causing copious perspiration.

Examples :

"My brother has the flu and is experiencing terrible sweats throughout the night, soaking his pajamas. "

disease medicine physiology body

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noun

Examples :

""He had the sweats before his big presentation, so he kept pacing back and forth." "

sensation condition mind emotion