as in heated
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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Expect countless laps around the 45-meter saltwater stretch, always heated to a comfortable temperature and lined with more loungers than hotel guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026 -
The church was reportedly heated with propane cylinders, but the exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation, state troopers said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mulching is typically done in late spring once the soil has warmed and after frost begins in the fall to blanket the soil against the cold.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through and just starting to break down, 6 to 8 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Hotted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotted%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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