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
With unpredictable weather, this jacket offers the perfect balance — keeping you warm without overheating.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
Plus, the advanced GaN technology keeps power flowing quickly and efficiently without overheating, even during long journeys.
—New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2024
The company says a manufacturing defect can cause the power banks’ lithium-ion batteries to overheat and potentially cause a fire risk.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2024
Ebbers found the 300 grams of synthetic insulation just right for winter and early spring, keeping his feet warm but not overheated.
—Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley, Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2024
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
Plus, the advanced GaN technology keeps power flowing quickly and efficiently without overheating, even during long journeys.
—New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2024
The company says a manufacturing defect can cause the power banks’ lithium-ion batteries to overheat and potentially cause a fire risk.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2024
Ebbers found the 300 grams of synthetic insulation just right for winter and early spring, keeping his feet warm but not overheated.
—Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley, Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2024
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 5 Oct. 2024.
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