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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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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
Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The disk’s surface is exposed to heat and radiation, while its midplane is shielded and cooler.
—Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
For example, the pan-fried kind (Bo Lings’ bestseller) is heated for a different length of time than the steamed variety.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Roasting must be done carefully; too much heat can cause fats in nuts to oxidize, leading to a rancid taste and poor quality.3
Compared to raw nuts, roasted nuts may have slightly more carbohydrates.3 The way nuts are processed also affects their energy content.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The disk’s surface is exposed to heat and radiation, while its midplane is shielded and cooler.
—Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
The treatment delivers concentrated short bursts of light to heat the blood supply in the targeted vessel.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
For example, the pan-fried kind (Bo Lings’ bestseller) is heated for a different length of time than the steamed variety.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat
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How will a warming climate affect hurricane intensity?Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ramprakash was famously earmarked for a golden future in international cricket but often fell foul of an intensity that trapped rather than released his glorious talents.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Edgar Maddison Welch got out of his vehicle and pointed a gun at a Kannapolis police officer during a traffic stop Saturday night, the department said in a press release.Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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That interaction led to both men drawing guns, according to deputies, who didn’t provide more details.Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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There is no active threat to the Capitol, Congress or the public at this time, police said in the release.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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First responders raced to the Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely, Minn., at 4:30 p.m. Monday after a witness reported the fire, police said in a statement.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some places are warming with more ferocity than expected.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Research published in October by experts at the University of California Merced showed that California takes about three months longer to recover from drought due to a warming planet.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Alas, without existing in the room, the artist managed to provoke emotion and spur a conversation about aesthetics.Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Although Steve rarely shows emotion, Cashman calls him after games, fields his questions about Sam Darnold’s play and Flores’ game plan, and feels how much his father is enjoying this.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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The bill redefines dealers to include anyone who sells over 11 firearms or specific components annually.Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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Witnesses told officers that the Hayes-Reed’s firearm had malfunctioned.Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
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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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Send thoughtful notes after meetings or interviews, reiterating your enthusiasm and offering something of value (like a solution to a problem the company is facing).Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Despite his enthusiasm, Carter was unsuccessful with his first application to the school.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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