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adjective

ˈhē-təd How to pronounce heated (audio)
Definition of heatednext
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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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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heated

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verb

past tense of heat
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
Adjective
The heated Istanbul derby saw three red cards issued in stoppage time before the final whistle. — Homero De La Fuente, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025 Listen to this article GOP firebrand Randy Fine is bringing his heated rhetoric to the halls of Congress, after defeating Democrat Josh Weil in Tuesday’s special election for a Central Florida district. — Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Water is injected into these hot rocks, heated, and then returned to the surface as steam. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024 Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. — Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for heated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heated
  1. agitated
  2. warmed
  3. excited
  4. warm
  5. boiling
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  • The attacks against Musk’s Tesla vehicles have come against the backdrop of an already agitated electorate, who in recent weeks have heckled lawmakers at town halls across the country about the tech billionaire and DOGE.
    — Julia Shapero, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of agitated
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  • Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of warmed
Adjective
  • Julianne being available and excited, wanting to come and play in the sandbox; James, similarly.
    — EW Staff, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of excited
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  • Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.
    — Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2020
  • If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
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