night sweats
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of night sweats
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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If Reilly was at times overbearing — and known for being the kind of hellacious boss who gave employees night sweats — he was also generous and a genuine bleeding heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
I had the night sweats and you’re exhausted and you feel crazy, but I had a good support system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Hormone therapy remains the most effective first-line option for relieving common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, which affect up to 75% of postmenopausal women.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2026
Dr Sue Mann, national clinical director in women's health for NHS England, said symptoms of menopause including hot flushes and night sweats "can affect every part of a women's life".
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
The hours tangle together, a mess of night sweats and medicine and not being able to keep anything in my stomach.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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