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
Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
On the production side, Rae made sure to assemble the right crew to supply heat behind the boards with beats from Swizz Beatz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Nottz throughout the 17-track album.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Fueled by wood pellets, originally designed as a more efficient way to heat wood-burning stoves, pellet grills use a combination of augers, fans, and thermostats to regulate the internal temperature and provide a cooking experience that asks very little of you.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2025
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Noun
It’s got a tropical habanero heat, with chunks of underripe mango that distract you from the freaky smooth avocado mush.
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Steamers heat to between 200 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit, so stay focused on your task so as not to accidentally burn yourself.
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Progress slowly: Gradually increase the intensity of your workouts to avoid overtraining.—
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July is on course to set new records for the intensity of cross-border attacks. LONDON -- Russia and Ukraine again exchanged a series of major overnight drone strikes as the two sides maneuvered ahead of a possible resumption of ceasefire talks later this week.—
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The officer, who was not in uniform, pulled out a gun to protect himself, and a shootout ensued.—
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According to court documents and security camera footage used in the prosecution, the incident escalated when Orona, driving an SUV, pulled up alongside Milligan's vehicle and fired a gun out of an open window, striking Milligan in the head.—
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On the day Wright vanished, McArthur told police the two had gone horseback riding in Milton, Fla., per Oxygen.—
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The event premises were secured with orange fencing, and a main entrance was staffed by uniformed Vernon Hills police personnel.—
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Overwhelming rainfall is becoming more prevalent in a warming world, as rising global temperatures drive weather toward extremes.—
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Add spinach, and peas and carrots; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until peas and carrots are warmed through, about 2 minutes.—
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The prefrontal cortex – the area of the brain that regulates emotions, behavior and memory processing – is the last region to connect to others, one which may not fully integrate until the third decade of life.—
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The moment was filled with conflicting emotions, a mix of gratitude and solemn reflection.—
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Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, firearms and knives.—
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Gunfire report leads to drugs Police responding to reports of gunfire at a Gurnee area home did not find any firearms.—
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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.—
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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).—
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There is perhaps even more diversity around technology transfer, with rules, attitudes and enthusiasm varying significantly between universities.—
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But its interest would set off a free-for-all among large railroads and pose a test of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for industrial consolidation.—
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“Heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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