HOTTING (UP) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

hotting (up)

verb

present participle of hot (up), chiefly Southern, southern Midland, & British

as in heating

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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Lot placement and window placement can affect heating and cooling if placed in hot spots for afternoon sun.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 July 2026
In addition to proper cleaning, heating food to 158 degrees or higher kills the parasite, health officials say.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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Extreme rainfall events like this are becoming more common as planet-warming pollution drives temperatures higher, because warmer air holds more moisture – which storms can then wring out like a water-laden sponge in heavy, localized downpours.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Research shows warming temperatures from burning coal, oil and gas are making fires more frequent and intense.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of warming

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