- present tense form of sweat (3rd person singular).
sweats
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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My glass of vermút sweats down to the turquoise tabletop.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
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
Hot flushes and night sweats are common for perimenopausal and menopausal women due to lowering oestrogen, according to Dr Arif.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Even if the boss of your tech company or app startup is wearing a hoodie,” she said, “show up in sweats before you’ve established a reputation for competence and you’re starting from a deficit.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
And Mrs. Granger was one of those people who never sweats.
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
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