as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
exhausted after a day of sweaty yard work
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Recent Examples of sweaty
Make sure to check the sodium content on the label of your electrolyte supplement, though: Some popular supplements, like Liquid I.V., contain 500 mg of sodium, which is more than what’s necessary for all but the sweatiest endurance athletes.
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Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Not to mention all of the iconic outfits people created to look their hottest and sweatiest.
—Quispe López, Them, 25 Oct. 2024
Essentially hairspray for your face (but not horrible for your skin), a setting spray creates a shield to keep your makeup locked into place, even on the sweatiest days.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2024
Traces of Red exists at the intersection of two of the sweatiest categories of film: erotic thrillers and Florida crime.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Not to mention all of the iconic outfits people created to look their hottest and sweatiest.
—Quispe López, Them, 25 Oct. 2024
Essentially hairspray for your face (but not horrible for your skin), a setting spray creates a shield to keep your makeup locked into place, even on the sweatiest days.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2024
Traces of Red exists at the intersection of two of the sweatiest categories of film: erotic thrillers and Florida crime.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweaty
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Simplifying Complexity Through Narratives Leaders often need to communicate complex strategies or concepts, which can be difficult for teams to fully grasp.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The emotional weight of losing that independence is difficult to quantify, but its impact is profound.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, a historic shortage of veterinarians means the work of caring for our pets is more challenging than ever.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Resilience has been the foundation of my journey, from immigrating to the U.S. with $300 to leading teams, transitioning careers, building a business and overcoming life’s most challenging battles.—
Gina Martin,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bridges finished with 10 points on 3-of-12 shooting from the field against his old team, and Anunoby scored 20 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field to go with tough defense on Johnson, who shot an abysmal 6-of-20 from the field for 16 points.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whether you’re drawn to stories of resilience, advocacy, or how laughter and love can help us through life’s toughest moments, this film will leave you inspired and hopeful.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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These suppliers undergo rigorous vetting processes and must meet safety standards to prevent potential hazards.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Like many large employers, the agency proactively seeks qualified candidates from as many sources as possible, all of whom must meet rigorous qualifications that of course will vary by position.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Today’s shoppers are more demanding, more savvy and more cost-conscious than ever before.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Friends and sources told PEOPLE at the time that although Silva was excited for Costner’s Hollywood ascendance, their relationship became more difficult due to his increasingly demanding schedule.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The fire was burning in heavy brush with a moderate rate of spread about a mile from the eastern edge of the area scorched by the Palisades Fire.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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But there was also something heavier here, something that brought him a new sense of purpose and drive, something stronger than tequila shots coursing through the album: a near-death experience.—
Steve Hochman,
SPIN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Despite this, in 1980, in a turning point that helped give rise to the formidable power of the New Right, Reagan continued to lean heavily on the Panama issue in his successful campaign against Carter.—
Julie Greene / Made by History,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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When Judkins’ 70-yard run set up his 1-yard scoring run for a 28-7 lead, Leonard and the Fighting Irish faced a formidable deficit that couldn’t be addressed on more quarterback keepers.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Sweaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweaty. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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