OVERHEAT Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

overheat

verb

Definition of overheat

as in to heat

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Recent Examples of overheat As crews successfully stabilized the initial container, an adjacent 250-kilowatt container then started to overheat. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 However, to overheat even a basic counter takes running it for at least an hour or two without stopping while the very best find ways to mitigate heat generation entirely. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Leaving these electronics plugged in can cause the hair styling tool to overheat. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 23 Sep. 2026 While the camera is reportedly compatible with cards up to 128GB, online reviews noted that with the larger SD cards, the camera seems to overheat and wouldn't function as well. — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overheat

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The only way in is to lift the valve, which also releases pressure as food heats.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Stir everything to combine, then cover with a lid and decrease heat to medium.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of heat

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Cala’s systems, which will hit the market later this summer, are designed to superheat water in the tank when electricity is cheap, then store it until needed.

— Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Use the sun’s rays to superheat the soil using the greenhouse effect.

— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025

Definition of superheat

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Soon model and actor Decker, who grew up in nearby Matthews, warmed at the chance to rehabilitate a proper Carolina home with details like dental crown molding and classic brick.

— Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
Methane is responsible for about a third of planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, scientists estimate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

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