- present participle of heat.
heating
Example Sentences
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"Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, heating at twice the global average," he warned.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
I like to make mine by heating sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger and cut green chillies in a small saucepan over medium heat.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
Items to be covered by the additional money include a burgeoning number of staff, higher expenses like heating bills and major renovations at royal properties around the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
This weather pattern results in air sinking down through the atmosphere where it heats up and gets drier, resulting in more sunshine heating the ground.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
If the town can’t afford to replace the old heating system in an elementary school, they probably don’t have it in the budget to pay for baby trees.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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