heat-treat

Definition of heat-treatnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat-treat
Verb
  • Mike Trout, who was the automatic runner at second, came steaming around toward the plate.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
  • Kuih means little sweet snacks that can be steamed, fried or baked and are all bite-sized.
    Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • To get it across the finish line, Democrats — especially progressives — had to temper their expectations.
    Lauren Victory, CBS News, 1 June 2026
  • But just like last year’s in-episode PSA urging fans to be kinder, the message did little to temper online fervor.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 31 May 2026
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“Heat-treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat-treat. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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