as in heated
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree
with a silky Southern drawl, the waitress asked, "Want me to hot up that pie?"
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Yogurt fermentation starts with milk that’s heated to a high temperature.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026 -
Yogurt fermentation begins with milk heated to a high temperature to kill unwanted microbes and restructure its proteins — a step that helps the final product reach its signature creaminess.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and bake until the edges of the pasta are crisped, the cheese is melted and everything is warmed through.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Reheat, still wrapped, in a 325° oven until warmed through.—
Paula Disbrowe,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
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“Hotted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotted%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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