1
as in intensity
depth of feeling
informed the doctor, with considerable heat, that she had been kept waiting for three hours
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in gun
slang
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
a private detective packing heat
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of heat
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
In that case, Oribe’s thickening spray is a reliable go-to for keeping fringe bouncy, while also offering heat protection.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
When heated, the molten salt turns into a liquid medium that allows lithium ions to flow freely.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heat
Noun
As Boise State football’s season ticked along to the tune of a 6-2 record, a not-insignificant portion of the fan base gave redshirt junior quarterback Maddux Madsen a lot of heat.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
In that case, Oribe’s thickening spray is a reliable go-to for keeping fringe bouncy, while also offering heat protection.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
To discharge heat, a circulating air blower is turned on, pushing air up through the brick stack and heating it to over 1,000 °C before releasing it through an outlet.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
When heated, the molten salt turns into a liquid medium that allows lithium ions to flow freely.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat
Noun
-
That’s why Mazzulla upped the intensity at training camp.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
-
There’s that kind of intensity and fuel that has fanned the fire of Mirador in someways that’s really elevated the band and the performances.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Wuornos pawned Carskaddon's gun, per court records reviewed by PEOPLE.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
-
In a 2024 Rolling Stone profile, the country-rock singer repeatedlyfired off the N-word and brandished a gun.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
By late 1990, police suspected Wuornos of the murders and tracked down Moore to help convince Wuornos to confess.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
-
Marvin Fisher, of Sherwood, also made a similar report to police.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
In the minds of many – but not all – hurricane and climate experts, Melissa’s terrifying trip through the Caribbean also piled on evidence of the increasing influence of a warming ocean on an evolving hurricane landscape.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
-
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup This slow cooker vegetable soup is guaranteed to warm you up on a chilly day.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
With unpredictable twists and emotions running high, this Halloween is especially chaotic, and Mutable signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces — can't imagine what's in store.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Far from creating a cold, mechanical work experience, AI collaboration enhanced positive emotions in ways that rival human teamwork itself.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Biniazan emphasized Parker was aware of the possibility of a firearm on campus for about an hour and questioned whether her actions in that time were adequate.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Ali and Mahmoud were both legally able to purchase firearms, and investigators allegedly uncovered numerous purchases of guns and modifications through bank records and his browsing history, according to the complaint.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Hawks might whip up enthusiasm by waving a bloody shirt or recalling a stab in the back.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
-
And one thing about Andrew that is important to remember is that his enthusiasm is a certain kind of spiritually connected chaos that anyone could do with at any age, at any point in their life.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share