overheat
verb
over·heat
ˌō-vər-ˈhēt 
overheated; overheating; overheats
: to become heated beyond a safe or desirable point
Examples of overheat in a Sentence
I overheated the food in the microwave.
Be careful not to overheat the engine.
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How to treat heat illness Lightheadedness is often a common symptom when people begin to overheat.
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Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
There are paramedics on bikes and golf carts riding around here to look out for people who may be overheating.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Quince’s wide-leg pants deliver effortless comfort and style without overheating.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The same mixed fortunes continued on Sunday, when the young Brazilian finished 12th, while Hulkenberg retired due to engine overheating.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
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Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
There are paramedics on bikes and golf carts riding around here to look out for people who may be overheating.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Quince’s wide-leg pants deliver effortless comfort and style without overheating.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The same mixed fortunes continued on Sunday, when the young Brazilian finished 12th, while Hulkenberg retired due to engine overheating.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for overheat
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“Overheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overheat. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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