1
as in agitated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza
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2
as in warmed
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
early settlers put heated bricks under the blankets to keep warm
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as in toasted
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 heated
Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The five-day special session was dominated by a heated debate over property taxes, an extension of a yearslong dispute roiling Democrats and the Republicans who control both chambers.
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David Wickert,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Bake rolls until heated through and cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
The office would provide spa-fluffy robes, heated towels, and premium teas.
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Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The five-day special session was dominated by a heated debate over property taxes, an extension of a yearslong dispute roiling Democrats and the Republicans who control both chambers.
—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Verb
The argument, which feels like the tip of a toxic iceberg, begins to get heated.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Bake rolls until heated through and cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heated
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People with heat stroke can feel confused, unable to speak properly and agitated.
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However, first base umpire Todd Tichenor tossed the agitated second baseman after Chisholm spiked his helmet toward home plate.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
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Our hearts are left warmed by its deft exploration of humanity, patriarchy and the meaning of life.
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The 21-year-old was nervous and excited putting on the Lakers’ gold jersey Friday at Chase Center.
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Mauricio Umansky, Richards' estranged husband, is just as excited for the family's new addition.
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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