1
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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2
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
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The conversation often grew heated as residents sought a solution to the problem.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
That is particularly true if clothing is washed in cold water and the water doesn’t need to be heated.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Reynolds alleges that Carti and his girlfriend were in a heated argument, and claims the rapper threatened him as well as the woman with violence, per TMZ.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The conversation often grew heated as residents sought a solution to the problem.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Baste for a few minutes, just until heated through.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
That is particularly true if clothing is washed in cold water and the water doesn’t need to be heated.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heated
Adjective
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In a September 15 TikTok video posted by user @belmelly, a dog sat in the backseat of a vehicle, agitated and barking nonstop.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two passengers later described him as agitated and angry.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Then when the occasion comes for a breakfast casserole, just defrost in the fridge overnight, and then reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Upon entering the Rockefeller Center flagship, the customer is welcomed by an atmosphere warmed by soft neutral tones, residential decor cues and an open, airy ambience.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are so many people who are excited to have me back in some capacity as Superman.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, scientists are extremely excited about how AI can be used to predict the way molecules interact, transforming areas like drug discovery and materials science.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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My face was cold by the end, but my body was totally warm.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Serve them warm, straight from the oven, with a drizzle of maple glaze and a hot cup of coffee.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 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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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heated. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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