sweat
verb (used without object)
to perspire, especially freely or profusely.
is sweating
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present progressiveof sweat (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Every stage is crucial," explains master cymbalsmith Hasan Seker, a burly 56-year-old who co-founded Bosphorus Cymbals in 1996 and is sweating after hauling glowing blanks into and out of the furnace.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Australia’s Alex De Minaur said he is sweating through four pairs of sneakers every time he plays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
A poor chef is sweating the test so badly, he won’t need soy sauce soon enough.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2025
And the sensors are picking up my agitation - my heart rate shoots up and my skin is sweating more.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2025
Janine is sweating now, her hair is escaping in wisps from the elastic band, bits of it stick to her forehead and neck.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
