swelter
verb (used without object)
to suffer from oppressive heat.
swelters
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present tense formof swelter (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"Extreme heat is emerging as a structural economic risk, with Europe highly exposed," wrote the trade credit arm of European insurer Allianz as the continent swelters under its second heatwave of the year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
While much of the UK swelters in the summer heat, Antarctica is celebrating an icy Midwinter's Day without any sun and with driving snow.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2025
As Southern California swelters under its most punishing heat wave of the year, international climate officials have confirmed that summer 2024 was Earth’s hottest on record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2024
SEE ALSO: South Korea scrambles as global Scout gathering swelters in ‘heat trap’
From Washington Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Six Septembers Susan swelters; Six sharp seasons snow supplies; Susan's satin sofa shelters Six small Slocums side by side.
From The Book of Humorous Verse by Carolyn Wells
