- present tense form of sweat (3rd person singular).
sweats
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
After a cold drink, your body sweats more slowly.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
I had the night sweats and you’re exhausted and you feel crazy, but I had a good support system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
I will admit that my inside-out sock was bothering me, but all I had besides school clothes were running shorts, sweats, and my new swim trunks.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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