as in warming
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 heating
Dangerous road conditions could lead to accidents and travel delays, while power outages may leave residents without heating in freezing temperatures.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
What grocery-store genius decided to place instructions for heating their pasta meal on the bottom of the container?
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Consumers are the other major beneficiary as lower energy costs means that consumers are left with more discretionary money in their bank accounts after filling up their cars and heating their homes.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Whisk in the balsamic vinegar and continue heating.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The process involves heating raw milk for a period of time to kill any pathogens.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
During the summertime, ceiling fans, plenty of cool drinks, and even a menu that doesn’t require heating an oven or stove can all help keep your guests and home cool and comfortable.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
The attack knocked out heating to 630 residential buildings, 16 medical facilities and 30 schools and kindergartens, the city administration said.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjust duct dampers or add thermal dampers to balance airflow for even heating in your home.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
What grocery-store genius decided to place instructions for heating their pasta meal on the bottom of the container?
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Consumers are the other major beneficiary as lower energy costs means that consumers are left with more discretionary money in their bank accounts after filling up their cars and heating their homes.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Whisk in the balsamic vinegar and continue heating.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The process involves heating raw milk for a period of time to kill any pathogens.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
During the summertime, ceiling fans, plenty of cool drinks, and even a menu that doesn’t require heating an oven or stove can all help keep your guests and home cool and comfortable.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
The attack knocked out heating to 630 residential buildings, 16 medical facilities and 30 schools and kindergartens, the city administration said.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjust duct dampers or add thermal dampers to balance airflow for even heating in your home.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Heating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heating. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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