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Recent Examples of overheat
Remove covers during the day so plants don't overheat in the sun.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Overloading the dryer causes some fabrics to overheat while others are left damp.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Your phone can slide off the slippery charging pad at a sudden stop, or overheat and stop charging; the case can also prevent your phone from connecting.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Features like these indicate your appliance will not overheat internally and stay cool to the touch (even after extended use), which reduces fire or burn risks.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Overloading the dryer causes some fabrics to overheat while others are left damp.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Your phone can slide off the slippery charging pad at a sudden stop, or overheat and stop charging; the case can also prevent your phone from connecting.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Features like these indicate your appliance will not overheat internally and stay cool to the touch (even after extended use), which reduces fire or burn risks.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheat
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That testing counts both Delta-9 THC and compounds that can turn into THC when heated or smoked.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Add the steak to the skillet, toss to combine, and heat through, about 5 minutes.—
Anna Butler,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
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Use the sun’s rays to superheat the soil using the greenhouse effect.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Hummingbirds start returning in spring, reaching the Gulf Coast by mid to late March and moving north as the weather warms.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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In addition, seasonal timing is shifting as the world warms.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Overheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheat. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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