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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This East Oak patio heater offers a powerful 50,000 BTU that heats areas up to 18 feet in diameter.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Using a slotted spoon, slip eggs into the simmering water and heat about 2 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Hot (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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