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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State health and labor officials hope that new workplace regulations will help workers avoid overheating on the job, as Maryland enters the annual heat season following a deadly 2024 summer.
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Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
The shoe features lightweight cushioning that provides a bouncy step without weighing you down, and the breathable mesh upper ensures your feet won’t overheat, even in warm climates.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Passengers are encouraged to notify their flight crew immediately if their devices become lodged in between seats, as this can lead to overheating, expanding, smoking or burning.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 1 May 2025
Color Avoid using metal or dark plastic containers in full sun, as these materials can absorb and retain heat, potentially overheating the soil and damaging the roots.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
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Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
The shoe features lightweight cushioning that provides a bouncy step without weighing you down, and the breathable mesh upper ensures your feet won’t overheat, even in warm climates.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Passengers are encouraged to notify their flight crew immediately if their devices become lodged in between seats, as this can lead to overheating, expanding, smoking or burning.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 1 May 2025
Color Avoid using metal or dark plastic containers in full sun, as these materials can absorb and retain heat, potentially overheating the soil and damaging the roots.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 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 22 May. 2025.
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