Synonyms

sweats

British

/ swɛts /

plural noun

sweatshirts and sweat-suit trousers

jeans and sweats

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Example Sentences

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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

That means it’s likely that more buses will be pulling into Villahermosa, depositing deportees still dressed in prison sweats.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

The daily pill Veoza was approved in 2023 - but has only now been recommended for treating moderate to severe symptoms of menopausal hot flushes and night sweats on the NHS, by NICE.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

"It involved really intense choreography," said Safdie, admitting he broke into a few cold sweats while preparing for the shoot.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Then Ellis arrives at the table in sweats.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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