sweat
verb (used without object)
to perspire, especially freely or profusely.
sweating
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present participleof sweat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But with Patterson on the USC sideline for the first time, gesticulating and sweating in the coaches’ all-black attire, it did drop some concerning clues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
It’s easy to imagine students sweating through grueling tests of guitar technique and herculean vocal challenges, but one of Dean’s key lessons was about band dynamics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
One big reason Arya isn’t sweating Nvidia’s decision to guarantee OpenAI’s leases lies in the details of the SEC filing.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
He explains that instead of sweating, lions take deep breaths to expel moisture from their airways.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Gran sipped on her iced tea, while my hands clamped around a sweating glass of lemonade.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
