beat the heat
idiom
: to remain cool in hot weather
His favorite way of beating the heat is to have a couple of cold beers.
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And Arizona's notorious summer weather provides opportunities, too, with many groups using volunteers to help people, especially the unhoused, beat the heat.
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
But the high temperatures are bringing concerns for the safety of athletes — and new recommendations for those trying to beat the heat.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
There’s no better way for a kid to beat the heat than with a fun water toy.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 9 July 2024
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Our planet still can't seem to beat the heat.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2024
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
But the high temperatures are bringing concerns for the safety of athletes — and new recommendations for those trying to beat the heat.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
There’s no better way for a kid to beat the heat than with a fun water toy.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 9 July 2024
Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
Our planet still can't seem to beat the heat.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for beat the heat
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“Beat the heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beat%20the%20heat. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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