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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The thick, cushioned sole keeps my feet cozy and blister-free, while the breathable fabric wicks moisture to prevent overheating on sunny hikes.
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Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The bus fire that came days before the election captured the state of her campaign, overheated, off-course, and unable to recover.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Data center demand is huge, but some are already cautioning that it’s getting overheated.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Yellowing is usually caused by overheating.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The bus fire that came days before the election captured the state of her campaign, overheated, off-course, and unable to recover.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Data center demand is huge, but some are already cautioning that it’s getting overheated.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Yellowing is usually caused by overheating.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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 8 Nov. 2025.
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