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 Rosenblatt analyst Scott Devitt isn’t sweating the popularity of Meta Platforms’
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
One sweating plastic cup inching toward permanent damage.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
"I could hardly breathe. I was hot, I was sweating, my trousers were burning. Total blackness, I've never seen blackness like it."
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
Soon Torak was sweating under his reed cape.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
