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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3
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
Francie Ebert, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Knowing what mosquitoes are attracted to — heat, breath, sweat, dark clothing, scented skin — is the first step toward becoming forgettable.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Eco effort The off-grid camp is fully powered by solar energy, with panels for each tent used to heat water supplied from a tank.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The hazard stems from a design flaw in the stopper — the component that retains heat and prevents leakage.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Knowing what mosquitoes are attracted to — heat, breath, sweat, dark clothing, scented skin — is the first step toward becoming forgettable.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Verb
This configuration concentrates heat for faster grilling while keeping meat juicy.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Eco effort The off-grid camp is fully powered by solar energy, with panels for each tent used to heat water supplied from a tank.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat
Noun
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Here, the trio sharpens its focus, marrying clever production with the soul-eating intensity that propelled its rise.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Classic shades such as oxblood and rust provide an intensity that doesn’t overpower when used in head-to-toe looks, while statured reds add energy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Allen has been charged not only with attempting to assassinate a president, but also with transporting a gun and ammunition to commit a felony and firing a gun during a violent crime.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Months earlier, the shooter had extensive conversations with ChatGPT discussing scenarios involving gun violence, the lawsuits allege.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two persons of interest were being questioned by police Monday, sources said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Videos of police abuse recorded by users remained a common theme on social media for decades.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the weather warms, melting snow from the mountains can lift local river levels even higher, with dangerous consequences.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas hold in the mid-20s to low 30s on Night 1, warming slightly into the upper 20s and mid-30s by the following night.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But playing the first assistant is separating business and emotion.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Hathaway’s portrayal of the typically opulent song is grounded in reality first, without sacrificing any of its big emotions.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Allen will be arraigned Monday on charges, including assault of a federal officer and discharging a firearm in an attempt to kill a federal officer.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suspect in the attack is being charged with two counts of using a firearm and one count of assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon, according to the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, who did not name him publicly.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Several British constabularies have added EVs to their fleets for urban policing duties, often using models such as the Hyundai Kona Electric, Nissan Leaf and the BMW i3.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The local constabulary said the British Transport Police was leading the investigation.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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On the heels of this enthusiasm, Manus, on March 5, 2025, released an AI tool that took the tech to the next level, from generating ideas to autonomously completing tasks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Oliver, a New York Times bestselling author who previously worked with Henry Winkler on the Hank Zipzer series, was moved by Hawn's enthusiasm.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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