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
Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Sudden fluctuations in temperature, drafts, and exposure to heat sources can shock the plant and cause the leaves to drop.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Jakob Schiller, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
Salt is added to the byproduct and heated, the yeast is broken down, the solids removed, and the resulting liquid is concentrated into a thick paste, to which a secret combination of vegetable and spice extracts are then added.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
During El Niño, the jet stream can dip farther south and allow more storms and cold air to surge into Texas, which is how places like Austin can see more rainfall and less extreme heat during those times.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Sudden fluctuations in temperature, drafts, and exposure to heat sources can shock the plant and cause the leaves to drop.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Then heat on a burner until coffee shoots into the top reservoir.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
Salt is added to the byproduct and heated, the yeast is broken down, the solids removed, and the resulting liquid is concentrated into a thick paste, to which a secret combination of vegetable and spice extracts are then added.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat
Noun
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Scientists see the high-intensity burn scar as key to the future of the planet’s largest tree.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mirae’s cocktails are the center of bar manager Orestes Cruz’s beverage program, with a nice range of flavor profiles and intensity levels.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The prosecution displayed dozens of items of evidence in front of the jury, including guns that were found during home searches and an antifa flag.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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The man at the gun shop looked at Martinez, a small woman with round eyes and rosy cheeks, and recommended the pistol, which fit nicely in her hands.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Liege police said that the blast outside the synagogue happened in the early hours of Monday morning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The victim in the vehicle told police that the moped had failed to stop at a stop sign, crashing into her car, and leading her to lose control of her vehicle.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hummingbirds start returning in spring, reaching the Gulf Coast by mid to late March and moving north as the weather warms.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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In addition, seasonal timing is shifting as the world warms.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If emotions surge, pause to write thoughts before speaking, then return with a softer tone so both sides feel heard and respected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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This means that the contributor’s original facial expressions, emotions, eye movements, and body language remain faithful to the original interview.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The man who shot the gun is being booked for possession of a firearm by an ineligible person.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Debates have already begun on some of the most prominent bills, on issues like immigration, data centers, firearm regulations and tax policy.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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Her performance generated enough enthusiasm that the production extended her involvement twice — first from a March 15 end date to April 5, then again through May 3, coinciding with Ballas joining the cast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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That could mean even more enthusiasm for nuclear weapons and regional proxy forces.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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