1
as in intensity
depth of feeling
informed the doctor, with considerable heat, that she had been kept waiting for three hours
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2
as in gun
slang
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
a private detective packing heat
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as in police
slang
a body of officers of the law
he thought he was so slick, but the heat was onto him in no time
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as in to warm
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree
heat water for tea heat the oven to 350 degrees before you put the cake in
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Recent Examples of heat
Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 8 July 2025
And every year, pesticide poisoning and excessive heat afflict the agricultural workers in this country.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Government tests have found that some aircraft fail water safety standards, including the presence of bacteria, which heightens concern even when the water is heated.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 1 July 2025
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Noun
The risks of competing — and even spectating — in extreme heat are serious.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 8 July 2025
And every year, pesticide poisoning and excessive heat afflict the agricultural workers in this country.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Verb
Made with a titanium barrel, these curling irons heat the hair from within, ensuring minimal damage while providing a long-lasting hold.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Government tests have found that some aircraft fail water safety standards, including the presence of bacteria, which heightens concern even when the water is heated.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat
Noun
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Known for his breakout role in Snowfall, Idris brings intensity, precision, and charisma to a performance that demanded serious physical training, emotional depth, and even some real-life time on the track.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Yet, in the nearly two years since then, the brutality and intensity of Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip have mobilized opposition around the world.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Noun
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And second, those engaging in gun violence do so after curfew, hence the need for curfews and stronger police presence at night.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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In the air, its air force jets must rely on missiles and guns to engage drones that breach its sovereign airspace.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 46-year-old man during an altercation at an El Cajon park earlier this year, police announced Monday.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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His platform also includes implementing a Department of Community Safety with outreach workers in subway stations, contrasting with Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul's police partnership.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Verb
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These were mood amplifiers, filling in the silence where Drake’s voice trailed off, and warming the edges of his restraint.—
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5 July 2025
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The fact that the snow halted operations raises questions about the array's operations as the climate warms.—
María de los Ángeles Orfila,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Pay attention to their body language, tone of voice, and underlying emotions.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Wedding planning brought excitement and emotion, but also a surprise challenge Madi didn’t see coming.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Growing up around firearms The source familiar with the investigation, however, said that authorities learned Roley grew up with a family that had firearms and felt comfortable handling them.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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During his initial court appearance on Sunday, Leto, who had a valid firearm owner’s identification card and concealed carry license, was ordered held pending trial.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The news went out last weekend that Cadillac had been accepted by the F1 constabulary as the sport’s eleventh team, slated to enter the competition in 2026.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
28 Nov. 2024
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It was reportedly embraced by law enforcement and Clearview sold its services to hundreds of agencies, ranging from local constabularies to sprawling government agencies like the FBI and U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Robert Hart,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
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Late last week, some influential Democrats were saying that Lamont’s enthusiasm for his chief regulator may have cooled after PURA conceded destruction of the text messages.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Throughout, the cast of 17 exudes an unmistakable enthusiasm for the material, the onstage electricity radiating up the alpine slopes of the Guthrie’s expansive Wurtele Thrust.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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