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as in agitated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza
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as in warmed
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
early settlers put heated bricks under the blankets to keep warm
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as in toasted
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 heated
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Experiences and Activities At the heart of the hotel is a heated swimming pool, framed by elegant sun loungers, cabanas, and pink umbrellas.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
The defenders would be physical and the competition was heated.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
According to the outlet, the situation unfolded at the TSA security checkpoint, where Richardson allegedly got into a heated dispute with Coleman.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Experiences and Activities At the heart of the hotel is a heated swimming pool, framed by elegant sun loungers, cabanas, and pink umbrellas.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Crops had to be cut, stacked, and heated in vats that attracted vermin and were a breeding ground for viruses.
—Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
The defenders would be physical and the competition was heated.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heated
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For example, strengthening humanity through compassion and empathy helps people show more care towards others rather than being agitated or impatient.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Dylan split out of the blue metal door, walking stiff, agitated, spat out on the heat of the late day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2024
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Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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A lot of fans and people in tennis are excited about (João) Fonseca.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Takeaway: What would a party look like in your context — one that potential customers would be excited about?—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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Use gentle, fragrance-free soap and warm water to clean the tattoo twice per day.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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With this warmer water, however, keep an eye on clarity.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heated. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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