as in to heat
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree
with a silky Southern drawl, the waitress asked, "Want me to hot up that pie?"
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The polished stainless steel construction delivers fast, even heating on every cooktop - including induction.—
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ABC News,
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Storms may fade Friday morning, then redevelop later in the afternoon if skies clear and the air heats back up.—
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Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Hot (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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