perspires
- present tense form of perspire (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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But nearly everything about Charlie — the sound of his breathing, the way he eats, moves and perspires — underlines his abjection, to an extent that starts to feel cruel and voyeuristic.
From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2022
Runny Rampling shamelessly perspires like some sort of gruesome mutant.”
From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2016
Short and plump, Agarwal perspires in the late spring heat.
From Forbes • Jul. 2, 2014
Lester, the ace left-hander, and Manager John Farrell both said prior to Game 2 at Fenway Park that Lester perspires a great deal when he pitches.
From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2013
Once inside the train he perspires heavily and takes off his coat.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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