HEATED Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈhē-təd

Definition of heated

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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For Clark, this unwritten rule has been on full display as her teammates have shown a willingness to physically stand up for her during heated exchanges and her coaches have advocated for more consistent foul calls. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Verb

Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it. — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Return tofu to skillet and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heated

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People with heat stroke can feel confused, unable to speak properly and agitated.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
However, first base umpire Todd Tichenor tossed the agitated second baseman after Chisholm spiked his helmet toward home plate.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

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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.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Our hearts are left warmed by its deft exploration of humanity, patriarchy and the meaning of life.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
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.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025

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