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As with electric blankets, portable heaters are fine in an adult's bedroom, but they should not be used unsupervised in a child’s room.—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026 Betta fish are tropical fish, so experts recommend having a heater to regulate the temperature between mid-70 and low-80 degrees Fahrenheit to mimic that environment.—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026 After ending January on a slump, UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd came into February on a heater and was crowned the Big East Player of the Week on Monday for the third time this season.—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026 Cabanas are for up to six guests with a bottle of champagne, sofa seating, heaters and cable TV for $100.—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heater