How to Use sweat in a Sentence
- They sweated and saved so their children could go to college.
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On the flipside, the men tended to sweat more in the heat.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
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When diced, add to the sauce pan, cover, and sweat with the meat.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
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But don't sweat it too much; not all of the items on this list are out of reach.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022
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Greg was grinning at me through the dust and sweat on his face.
—John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
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Tired of wearing your old, beat-up sweats outside of the house?
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2023
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That's where the magic happens on the easy days, or his temples sweat on the hard ones.
—Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024
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To cool down, the body doesn't just sweat but increases skin blood flow.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 July 2023
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No need for Dak Prescott to sweat the sudden presence of Trey Lance.
—Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2023
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Gigi Hadid didn't seem to sweat her recent brush with the law.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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His chains and big cross glimmered against the gold lettering of his black Buffs sweats.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2023
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Taiwanese sausages go round and round, sweating sweet juices.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
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If your hands sweat a lot, look for dumbbells with non-slip handles.
—Braelyn Wood, Health, 13 Apr. 2023
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Twigs in our dreadlocks, sweat and dirt on our foreheads, green stains down our shirts.
—Safiya Sinclair, The New Yorker, 31 July 2023
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One of the perks of cold weather is wearing oversized knits and slouchy sweats to brave the elements.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
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Plus, the breathable mesh fabric won’t leave you sweating.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
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Nordstrom’s Holiday Sale has tons of chill-proof coats, sweaters, sweats, and more on sale.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2023
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In Zamalek, a leafy refuge on an island in the Nile, a wine bar on a recent evening served sweating patrons in the pitch dark.
—Heba Farouk Mahfouz, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
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To properly caramelize, onions need time to sweat, break down and release their sugars and juices.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
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Plus, the material also wicks away sweat to keep you cool and dry.
—Mike Richard, Men's Health, 30 Dec. 2022
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This is both waterproof and breathable so your feet don’t sweat.
—Bob Beacham, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023
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The salt gets them to sweat, the sugar encourages caramelization and the onion powder amps up their oniony flavor.
—Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
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Your body secretes sweat, a liquid that contains salt, from sweat glands.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
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By the end of the day, her students are sweating, exhausted, and unable to focus.
—WIRED, 15 Sep. 2023
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The natural properties of wool wick away sweat and keep your feet dry.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 28 Dec. 2022
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Washington — For parents and kids already sweating the start of a new school year, the heat hasn't helped.
—Christina Ruffini, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2023
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Revelers dance and sweat on the asphalt to Black house music mixed with African and Afro-Latino rhythms.
—Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
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The soft fabric dries quickly and wicks sweat, and thumb holes keep your sleeves in place while layering and protect the skin on your wrists and hands from the sun.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
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Also, some new St. Patrick's Day merchandise including shirts, shorts and sweats available from the 7Collection.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
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As anyone who’s sweated through a run, Pilates class, or strength routine can tell you, exercise heats you up.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 27 Mar. 2024
- We helped them not with money but with our blood and sweat.
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Hand and foot sweat: This is sweat on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
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No one wants to walk around with sweat stains on their shorts.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
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Lots of sweat, laughs and a few tears (mostly from me).
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
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Or just tossed over a pair of sweats because who wants to go out in the cold?
—Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
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Making record albums takes a lot of work and a lot of sweat.
—Bob Talbert, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2023
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We were drenched in sweat and spending nine hours out there.
—Cori Murray, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2023
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Sluice with vinegar, dab with chile, eat, wipe the sweat from your brow and repeat.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
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Confusion cleared: Here's what to snack on to get the most out of your sweat session.
—Lindsey Murray, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
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To see the view without working up a sweat, the S10 train from Zurich’s main station will take you most of the way up.
—Noele Illien, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
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Afros, hip chains, short skirts, black hair, gray hair, beer, screaming and sweat, and even more beer.
—Alan Hernández Pastén, SPIN, 2 Mar. 2023
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She was last seen wearing a black jacket and grey sweats.
—Kyani Reid, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2023
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Our favorite ski sweaters are sweat-wicking, stylish, and, of course, warm.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
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Beads of his sweat fall on ivory keys, and his fingers move with even greater agility.
—Harmony Holiday, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2023
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Darn Tough makes a great pair that keeps feet warm while wicking away sweat for dry, cozy feet.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
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His feet grow bruised, his heart hammers, and his shirt and trousers become soaked with sweat.
—Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2024
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Nothing ruins a good night's sleep like waking up in a pool of sweat.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2023
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The light, the trumpet, the sweat and the shame of the young man, the profound indifference of the world to him—all of it exceeded language.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2023
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What’s Great About It The lid prevents spills, and the powder coat keeps the exterior sweat free.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
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Bouts of sweats, flushing and chills can last for several minutes, the FDA said.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 May 2023
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Tolliver and the gang weren’t always out to work up a sweat solving the riddles and injustices of the world.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2024
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Roaring applause, testosterone sweat and vape haze filled the air.
—Julie Seabaugh, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
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Their sweat, blood, and the fabric that soaked it all up was immensely profitable for the empire.
—Raksha Vasudevan, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 May 2023
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After the last shovel of dirt, men wiped sweat and tears out of their eyes and traced another slow arc around the edge of the cemetery.
—Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 8 July 2023
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Koma, 36, paired a light blue shirt with gray sweats and wore sunglasses and an olive green cap.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
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For the live rendition, McRae was passed around down a line of dancers in gray sweats and, at one point, did a trust fall into their arms.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2024
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Punks pushed each other from one wall to another and after two sets the house reeked of sweat, but no one seemed to care.
—Stephanie Salas-Vega, Dallas News, 31 Mar. 2023
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What to Consider They’re not made for intense workouts or a lot of sweat.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024
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Gift them their new favorite travel pants: a pair of cozy sweats that keep their shape, even after many hours of wear.
—Erica Finamore, wsj.com, 19 Sep. 2023
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While most people are rocking sweats and athleisure to the grocery store, Rihanna opted for her own version of a lowkey look.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
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