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noun

Definition of heatnext
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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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heat

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verb

ˈhēt How to pronounce heat (audio)
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
Noun
If the approach can be scaled up, such systems would be ideal for cooling computer processors, using their own waste heat as a driver, or for cooling sensitive car electronics, drawing on waste heat from the drivetrain. — ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 Southern California is in the middle of a Super El Niño heat and humidity wave. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
Understanding Your Induction Cooktop Induction cooking is much different from gas or electric cooking because, with an induction cooktop, the cookware is heated directly through electromagnetic induction. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Shape-memory polymers can be programmed to return to a particular shape after exposure to a stimulus, often heat. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat
  1. intensity
  2. gun
  3. police
  4. warm
  5. emotion
  6. firearm
  7. constabulary
  8. enthusiasm
Noun
  • Thom’s uncomfortable intensity carries over to Hamburger Hamlet, where the tension between the couple finally reaches a breaking point.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The tool kit suggests states use concurrent review to compare delivered hours against authorized hours and test whether intensity still tracks progress.
    — JP Montoya, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensity
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  • Johnson went on to say his administration would continue efforts to curb gun violence and support those affected by shootings.
    — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The shooting comes toward the end of a summer that could still leave Chicago in position to match 2025’s rate of gun violence, which was the lowest seen in a decade.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gun
Noun
  • Blytheville Police Chief John Frazier deferred to the state police when reached by phone on Sunday.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • According to the police documents obtained by Law & Crime, Weatherall, 22, ordered a Lyft ride to an apartment complex in Greenville.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of police
Verb
  • The problem is that Europe, the fastest-warming continent, is hotter and drier than ever.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This sourdough bakes warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger right into a pumpkin loaf.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
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  • Days filled with screenings, meetings, press conferences, discussion, discoveries, emotion, and, inevitably, a few surprises.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • There is a portion of Royals fans who wish manager Matt Quatraro would show more emotion during the season.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of emotion
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  • Authorities learned Kreuzer had previously been arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, domestic violence and leading law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit.
    — Daniel Hunt August 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • During these latest raids on five properties, the military seized 18,000 gallons of diesel, fuel tanks, pumps, firearms, and tools.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of firearm
Noun
  • 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
  • The local constabulary said the British Transport Police was leading the investigation.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Definition of constabulary
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  • The staffers of the Truth Teller start the second season pumped with enthusiasm after their winning night at an Ohio journalism awards ceremony.
    — Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Organizers are hoping to boost GOP enthusiasm, but the confab is getting a lackluster reception from some in the party.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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