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
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
What is an extreme heat warning?
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
His mistakes have included depriving vulnerable older people of a benefit to heat their homes; raising payroll taxes on employers, while simultaneously asking them to hire more young people; and seeking a new relationship with the European Union, but never spelling out what that means.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Your senses become incredibly sharp after alternating heat and cold.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
What is an extreme heat warning?
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Verb
But these programs — known as home- and community-based services (or HCBS) — are under growing pressure from looming federal cuts, shrinking state budgets and heated political debates.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
His mistakes have included depriving vulnerable older people of a benefit to heat their homes; raising payroll taxes on employers, while simultaneously asking them to hire more young people; and seeking a new relationship with the European Union, but never spelling out what that means.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat
Noun
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Unfortunately, the researchers were unable to measure the intensity directly, but theoretical estimates suggest the team may have boosted the laser intensity to 10^23 W per cm2.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Though South Florida usually sees wildfire activity in May, the speed and intensity of fires have been exacerbated by the dry conditions.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Authorities later received a tip that Benítez-González was the shooter and was attempting to sell guns in an effort to flee the United States.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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The force also may be used to help quell civil disturbances and, if necessary, be armed with guns.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Before troopers fired at Williams, she was told numerous times by police to drop the gun, according to the report and footage of the incident.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Ryan said the incident began after Boston police alerted authorities about a man acting erratically who was believed to be armed with a rifle.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Unlike burning oil, coal and natural gas, wind turbines produce electricity without warming the planet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Certain factors of this disease spread are changing, including warming temperatures that are causing rodents to migrate north toward Buenos Aires, according to the doctor.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Some instances of the passionate emotion veer into more bloody endeavors with thrillers like Obsession and Lurker.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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And they’re also used as form of therapy for visitors to release complex emotions.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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At the time of her death, Broderick was serving a sentence of 32 years to life with the possibility of parole after being convicted in 1991 of two counts of second-degree murder and firearm enhancements.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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If released, both people are ordered to wear a GPS tether and are prohibited from possessing any animals or firearms.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Several British constabularies have added EVs to their fleets for urban policing duties, often using models such as the Hyundai Kona Electric, Nissan Leaf and the BMW i3.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
8 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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However, there is broad consensus that the surge, fueled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, can’t last forever and California must address its structural deficit, with spending outpacing revenue collection.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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