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Examples of cold sweat in a Sentence
The patient feels faint and is in a cold sweat.
I break out in a cold sweat when I think about asking my boss for a pay raise.
Recent Examples on the Web
Also known as hypoglycemia, low blood sugar can result in cold sweats.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
If the thought of creating a budget sends you into cold sweats, stand in line.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 Jan. 2024
Those who have the infection can feel flu-like symptoms of fever, dizziness and cold sweats right away.
—Justine Griffin Tampa Bay Times (tns), al, 22 Aug. 2023
This is the critical question that motivates hours of Pinterest perusing (and probably triggers cold sweats in the process).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
After the Browns defensive line brought terror, Burrow will likely wake up in a cold sweat in the weeks to come.
—Irie Harris, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
Changes in your menstrual cycle could also cause cold sweats.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
The freedom to roam in your home, transport bikes and other gear easily, change plans quickly and park without breaking into a cold sweat.
—Alex Pulaski, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2023
The men in the hallway eventually left, but Hao was covered in cold sweat.
—Han Zhang, New York Times, 3 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1582, in the meaning defined above
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“Cold sweat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20sweat. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
cold sweat
noun
: perspiration and chill occurring together and usually associated with fear, pain, or shock
Medical Definition
cold sweat
noun
: perspiration accompanied by feelings of chill or cold and usually induced or accompanied by dread, fear, or shock
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