heat
noun
a relatively high degree of warmth.
heats
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present tense formof heat (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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On the whole, however, California is making more clean electricity, and the amount made from natural gas, which generates air pollution and heats up the climate, has been declining over the last few years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
As competition heats up, trading firms are trying to get a handle on young talent sooner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
As the potato heats up, however, that water turns into vapor and escapes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Open regional heats will be held in London and Manchester in September for those who want to be in with a chance of beating Littler.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
I see a glowing fire that heats my flesh.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
