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sweat out
verb
sweat out or sweated out; sweating out; sweats out
1
: to work one's way painfully through or to
2
: to endure or wait through the course of
Synonyms
Examples of sweat out in a Sentence
I can sweat out one more year of this job—before I totally flip out.
Recent Examples on the Web
Decked out in Chiefs gear and the occasional Eras Tour T-shirt, fans sweated out the humid May night.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
Someone’s been sweating out a single in their bedroom, grinding it out with no promise of success.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Enjoy a mineral plunge or sweat out your toxins inside the toasty sauna and steam room, followed by a warm herbal sips in the tea room.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Two months into the new year and Dallas-Fort Worth has had to sweat out record hot days.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Feb. 2024
Williams explained that most of her weight loss was accelerated by sweating out fluid just before filming.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
There’s a page to order online in advance, then dine there or at home while customers are sweating out the line at restaurants nearby.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
The Merrell Moab 3 Mid Hiking Shoes are stocked with the best features to tackle inclement weather: an impermeable waterproof membrane, a breathable interior to let sweat out, a protective toe cap, and a bellow tongue to keep debris out.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2024
But for a bit more physical activity — and perhaps a way to sweat out some of that cab — book a package at Napa’s Carneros Resort and Spa to check out their new dedicated pickleball courts at the entrance to the 28-acre property.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near sweat out
Cite this Entry
“Sweat out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweat%20out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
sweat out
verb
: to suffer or wait through the course of
sweated out the afternoon waiting for the results
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