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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Because of this, my friends and I often slept on top of the covers, overheating and having trouble falling asleep.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Avoid overheating by picking up a lightweight layer for summer nights, such as this cotton Eddie Bauer quilt.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Fed rates increasing mean the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to stop the economy from overheating.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 5 June 2026
When this happens, the belt may overheat and produce a distinct odor.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Avoid overheating by picking up a lightweight layer for summer nights, such as this cotton Eddie Bauer quilt.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Fed rates increasing mean the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to stop the economy from overheating.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 5 June 2026
When this happens, the belt may overheat and produce a distinct odor.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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