1
as in intensity
depth of feeling
informed the doctor, with considerable heat, that she had been kept waiting for three hours
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2
as in gun
slang
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
a private detective packing heat
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as in police
slang
a body of officers of the law
he thought he was so slick, but the heat was onto him in no time
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as in to warm
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree
heat water for tea heat the oven to 350 degrees before you put the cake in
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Recent Examples of heat
Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Sudden fluctuations in temperature, drafts, and exposure to heat sources can shock the plant and cause the leaves to drop.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Jakob Schiller, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
Salt is added to the byproduct and heated, the yeast is broken down, the solids removed, and the resulting liquid is concentrated into a thick paste, to which a secret combination of vegetable and spice extracts are then added.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
During El Niño, the jet stream can dip farther south and allow more storms and cold air to surge into Texas, which is how places like Austin can see more rainfall and less extreme heat during those times.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Sudden fluctuations in temperature, drafts, and exposure to heat sources can shock the plant and cause the leaves to drop.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Then heat on a burner until coffee shoots into the top reservoir.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
Salt is added to the byproduct and heated, the yeast is broken down, the solids removed, and the resulting liquid is concentrated into a thick paste, to which a secret combination of vegetable and spice extracts are then added.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat
Noun
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For families This retreat isn’t designed for children—the programming, meal structure, and daily intensity are tailored to adults fully committed to a week of health transformation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Gaels are battling back, finding more offensive rhythm, but the Aggies have continued to control the pace and raise the intensity.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The release did not state how many times Duit fired his gun.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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This sentence provides his victim with justice and makes clear that gun violence leads to serious consequences.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Commander Kyle Lindscheid will become police chief in Hastings after he was recommended for the job at a city council meeting Monday.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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Scott admitted to lying to police to protect Daniel Serafini, the man who shot Spohr’s parents in an ambush five years ago as the couple watched TV in their living room.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The patent-pending technology is body heat activated, so your body heat warms it up to make the lashes adhere.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If emotions surge, pause to write thoughts before speaking, then return with a softer tone so both sides feel heard and respected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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This means that the contributor’s original facial expressions, emotions, eye movements, and body language remain faithful to the original interview.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The man who shot the gun is being booked for possession of a firearm by an ineligible person.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Debates have already begun on some of the most prominent bills, on issues like immigration, data centers, firearm regulations and tax policy.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The local constabulary said the British Transport Police was leading the investigation.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The decision was made on the advice of West Midlands Police, the constabulary with responsibility for overseeing security at the match.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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But also, your upbeat enthusiasm will appeal to everyone!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those arguments have blunted voter enthusiasm for ballot measures to increase corporate taxes before, according to Baldassare.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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