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
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
Hormone therapy is approved for the treatment of hot flashes, night sweats and bone loss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025
The hormone estradiol could also be used to alleviate menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and progesterone could be used to protect the uterine lining and improve sleep quality.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025
Also, he didn’t experience the fever, chills, and night sweats that usually accompanied TB.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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