as in heats
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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heats
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Natural gas heats the majority of the state’s buildings, according to the Colorado Energy Office.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Le Creuset Signature 8-Quart Oval Dutch Oven Designed with enameled cast iron, this round 8-quart pot heats quickly and retains heat and flavor efficiently.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Hots (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hots%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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