reheat
verb
re·heat
(ˌ)rē-ˈhēt 
reheated; reheating
: to heat (something) again : to make (something) hot or warm once more
reheating leftovers in the microwave
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All meals are fully cooked and only need reheating.
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Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stovetop until hot.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
After an investigation, the department concluded that reheated collard greens that had been served at the facility had tested positive for Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 14 July 2025
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the cooktop, adding a little water if necessary to thin.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stovetop until hot.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
After an investigation, the department concluded that reheated collard greens that had been served at the facility had tested positive for Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 14 July 2025
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the cooktop, adding a little water if necessary to thin.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for reheat
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“Reheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reheat. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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