heat-treating

verb

present participle of heat-treat
as in baking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat-treating
  1. steaming
  2. heating
  3. boiling
Verb
  • The shed also had a pull-down table that was great for my early-morning or late-night writing sessions with a steaming mug of tea by my side.
    — Dana Kravis, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • In fact, one of the first things most folks will want to do, possibly before even grabbing a drink or snack, is to rip off those steaming boots and slide on something more comfortable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Definition of steaming
Verb
  • Lot placement and window placement can affect heating and cooling if placed in hot spots for afternoon sun.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 July 2026
  • In addition to proper cleaning, heating food to 158 degrees or higher kills the parasite, health officials say.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of heating
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  • Using a tea kettle also reduces the risk of spilling or splashing boiling water on yourself.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • Most importantly, players can be hydrated in boiling hot temperatures at some games played at open-air venues.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of boiling
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