- present participle of perspire.
perspiring
Example Sentences
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They do not sweat like humans – only perspiring a small amount through the pads on their paws, with their often thick fur coats meaning their core temperature can rise quickly in high temperatures.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
Even with the increased numbers of travelers of late, going on vacation in autumn is like entering a hushed and luxurious train car after having been in a stuffed summer subway pressed against perspiring commuters.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2023
If you see your child has hot and dry skin, is breathing rapidly, has a rapid heart rate or is no perspiring — or barely perspiring — these could be a sign of heatstroke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
Confused and perspiring heavily, he vomited, collapsed and lost consciousness.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2022
The other doctors said that he had been perspiring profusely throughout the night.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
