How to Use heat exhaustion in a Sentence

heat exhaustion

noun
  • He’s young, in good shape, and knows to look for signs of heat exhaustion.
    Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 1 July 2021
  • In the case of heat exhaustion, the skin becomes clammy and cold and the pulse slows down.
    Shelby Dermer, Cincinnati.com, 3 July 2018
  • Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
    Julia Wickstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2022
  • Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
    Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2022
  • Or, at the very least, they were forced to face down heat exhaustion while the men on set had a bit more help.
    Stacey Leasca, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2020
  • Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
    Hannah Brock, The Indianapolis Star, 30 June 2022
  • Stay safe, look out for each other and know the signs of heat exhaustion.
    Ashley Shaffer, USA TODAY, 17 July 2019
  • As the body struggles, heat exhaustion starts to set in.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
  • This moves past the point of heat exhaustion, and there is a change in how the body regulates heat.
    Chrystelle L. Vilfranc, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2021
  • In a heat wave, humans sweat and try to avoid heat exhaustion.
    Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, 27 July 2018
  • The thing about heat exhaustion is that its symptoms don’t just strike out of nowhere.
    Anna Borges, SELF, 12 July 2019
  • And when people can’t cool down, heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke and even death.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
    Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The four were treated for injuries to their legs and heat exhaustion.
    CBS News, 5 Oct. 2020
  • That same year, nearly 2,000 died from heat exhaustion across the U.S.
    Kate Cimini, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
  • None of the horses who competed in the eight races run showed any sign of heat exhaustion.
    Tom Canavan, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2019
  • And labored breathing in dogs could be a sign of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024
  • Three of his co-workers have collapsed from heat exhaustion over the years.
    Somini Sengupta New York Times, Star Tribune, 20 Aug. 2020
  • Over 90 degrees can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.
    Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Perhaps this is a good time to revisit the signs of heat exhaustion.
    Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 9 July 2018
  • The group ran out of water, showed signs of heat exhaustion and could not make it to the trailhead, officials said.
    Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Be mindful of heat exhaustion and take steps to prevent it.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Be mindful of heat exhaustion and take steps to prevent it.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke while staying out in the heat for long hours.
    Molly Korzenowski, Twin Cities, 2 July 2019
  • Extreme heat can cause heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash.
    Sylvia Goodman, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2021
  • The weather service said people should be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
    Dallas News, 25 July 2021
  • Nerve cells misfire, leading to headache and nausea—the first signs of heat exhaustion.
    Aryn Baker, Time, 26 May 2022
  • Try to stay patient, keep your child safe (from both the coronavirus and heat exhaustion), and stay up-to-date on the science.
    Washington Post, 7 July 2021
  • On his very first day on the trail, Herring suffered from heat exhaustion and nearly quit.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Clogged sweat glands can prevent the body from cooling itself properly and lead to heat exhaustion.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024

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