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.
Recent Examples on the Web
While breezy maxi dresses are always a smart choice for summer, choosing an option with longer sleeves, like Gaines’, is great for those who prefer coverage but don’t want to overheat.
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Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
In addition, the clogs have holes to bring airflow to the feet, a great feature that keeps feet from overheating at the pool and beach.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 30 May 2024
The company’s wearable AI pin can analyze its visual surroundings and complete small tasks, but has been criticized for issues like overheating and slow response time.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 May 2024
That left one fire engine to cool the overheating reactor 1.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2011
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Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
In addition, the clogs have holes to bring airflow to the feet, a great feature that keeps feet from overheating at the pool and beach.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 30 May 2024
The company’s wearable AI pin can analyze its visual surroundings and complete small tasks, but has been criticized for issues like overheating and slow response time.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 May 2024
That left one fire engine to cool the overheating reactor 1.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2011
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“Overheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overheat. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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