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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3
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
Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
Those who remember that there was a hiccup when the iPhone 15 Pro was released which seemed to suggest heat was causing the battery to perform less well may remember that the switch to a steel case for the next model was greatly welcomed.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
And rest assured that after Rollins successfully cashed in at WWE SummerSlam, Punk vs. Rollins should be even more heated this time around.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
While most parts of Texas typically see their last 100-degree day by late August, this year’s forecast suggests the extreme heat could stretch further into the fall.
—Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
Those who remember that there was a hiccup when the iPhone 15 Pro was released which seemed to suggest heat was causing the battery to perform less well may remember that the switch to a steel case for the next model was greatly welcomed.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Raw milk has not been heated to kill harmful bacteria.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
And rest assured that after Rollins successfully cashed in at WWE SummerSlam, Punk vs. Rollins should be even more heated this time around.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat
Noun
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Cuomo would also have to demonstrate to the public how detrimental a Mamdani win would be to New York City and the Democratic Party, and deliver a higher level of intensity and passion in his messaging.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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La Costa’s group fitness classes span everything from yoga, spin, and Pilates to power boxing, high intensity interval training, and cardiovascular boot camp.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During the level two thrill ride, guests must use a Boo Blaster laser gun to zap Boocifer and other targets to accumulate points, the site adds.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hunters may use all archery equipment, muzzle-loading guns, shotguns, centerfire rifles, revolvers and pistols and pre-charge pneumatic air guns to harvest bears.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration disputes this narrative, noting that the police department reported 1,588 violent crimes this year so far.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Section 740 of Washington’s Home Rule Act gives presidents the authority to take control of the city’s police department for up to 30 days during emergencies.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Shildt did not have anyone warming in the bullpen until Carroll’s double.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Least confident on how much warming the coastal areas will see.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Find the quotes that capture raw emotion, then talk your offer through in simple language.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The genre-bending rapper, who has long been revered for blending vulnerability and raw emotion into his music, is now offering an unflinching account of the mental health battles and drug addiction that nearly cost him his life—even at the height of his fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Carrying personal firearms on base is typically prohibited by military regulations.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In April, Mangione was indicted on two counts of stalking, a firearms offense, and murder via use of a firearm.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The news went out last weekend that Cadillac had been accepted by the F1 constabulary as the sport’s eleventh team, slated to enter the competition in 2026.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
28 Nov. 2024
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It was reportedly embraced by law enforcement and Clearview sold its services to hundreds of agencies, ranging from local constabularies to sprawling government agencies like the FBI and U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Robert Hart,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
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Institutional enthusiasm for digital assets is rising, and the U.S. regulatory climate has grown friendlier, even as the economics of mining face more pressure from bitcoin’s quadrennial halving.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The market has been buoyed by a strong corporate earnings season and undeterred investor enthusiasm about AI.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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