as in heated
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overheated
Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Iger is threading the needle by safeguarding Disney’s brand as one that will continue to be guided by decency and respect, no matter how overheated political rhetoric becomes at times—on both sides.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Capital Keeps Flowing Into AI And Cybersecurity When asked why Glilot chose this moment to raise such a large pool of capital, Samboursky acknowledged the overheated chatter but pushed back on the idea of retreat.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One of the most common was broken or outdated HVAC systems, often an expensive upgrade; freezing or overheated classrooms can be especially hard on students who can’t regulate their body temperatures, such as children with Down syndrome.
—ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2023
See All Example Sentences for overheated
Adjective
After a decade of construction and billions of dollars, the Large Hadron Collider opened in 2008 to put theoretical predictions to the practical test, but an overheated wire led it to shut down for repairs after just 10 days.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Iger is threading the needle by safeguarding Disney’s brand as one that will continue to be guided by decency and respect, no matter how overheated political rhetoric becomes at times—on both sides.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Capital Keeps Flowing Into AI And Cybersecurity When asked why Glilot chose this moment to raise such a large pool of capital, Samboursky acknowledged the overheated chatter but pushed back on the idea of retreat.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One of the most common was broken or outdated HVAC systems, often an expensive upgrade; freezing or overheated classrooms can be especially hard on students who can’t regulate their body temperatures, such as children with Down syndrome.
—ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2023
See All Example Sentences for overheated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheated
Adjective
-
The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Carlson’s treatment of Fuentes on the show was in direct contrast to the pundit’s heated interview with Cruz in June.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
-
The air is scented with the aroma of pitch pines warmed by the low sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
To further enhance the flavor and juiciness of reheated prime rib, consider adding beef broth or leftover pan gravy when reheating.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
-
For now, we’re left to dine on reheated leftovers.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Also toasted some homemade yeast bread.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
-
Vanilla, nutmeg, and toasted pecans roll through the palate before a dry, minty finish reminds you this is a sip-slow artisan whiskey.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
The last eruption, in 1988, buried the surrounding coral beds in molten rock.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Together, the solid ceramic and molten salt let the battery pair a highly reactive sodium‑metal anode with a cheap, rugged cathode mixture while still moving ions fast enough for practical power output.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Olivine is a mineral primarily found in igneous rocks (rocks created through the solidification and crystallization of molten rock) that are rich in magnesium and iron.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
-
That's starkly different from how REEs are typically found on Earth, concentrating in small quantities as compounds in certain types of igneous rocks as magma cools.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
As their hot hookups and sexting deepen into a real relationship, the two hockey stars are forced to keep their sizzling romance secret due to their very public careers, and the fear of how coming out would impact their professional and private lives.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
-
The egg stuck, sizzling, on the edge of the stovepipe, which toppled toward my bare legs.—
Patrick F. McManus,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Overheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheated. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share