reheat
verb
re·heat
(ˌ)rē-ˈhēt 
reheated; reheating
: to heat (something) again : to make (something) hot or warm once more
reheating leftovers in the microwave
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That matters because the gas inside galaxy clusters constantly radiates energy away in X-rays and should gradually cool over time, and scientists suspect energy released by supermassive black holes, known as AGN feedback, helps reheat that gas and prevent runaway cooling.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Cold ribs take longer to reheat, and longer exposure to heat can lead to dry, tough ribs—and nobody’s got time for dry, tough ribs.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Transfer food out of fast food containers and microwave bags before reheating — glass or ceramic are the straightforward swap.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Move fast food and microwave-bag contents to glass or ceramic before reheating.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Cold ribs take longer to reheat, and longer exposure to heat can lead to dry, tough ribs—and nobody’s got time for dry, tough ribs.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Transfer food out of fast food containers and microwave bags before reheating — glass or ceramic are the straightforward swap.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Move fast food and microwave-bag contents to glass or ceramic before reheating.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reheat
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“Reheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reheat. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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