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Recent Examples of overheated
Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
While projections of revenue growth are welcome, the overheated nature of the stock market and California’s reliance on capital gains and income tax as revenues make California state government especially vulnerable to downturns.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
But investors are increasingly wary of a crash — whether from a dark corner of private credit, the overheated AI bubble, or some other unanticipated source.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Officers there developed techniques like arm immersion — lowering soldiers’ arms into cold water during training breaks to reduce body temperature — and ice sheeting, where frozen bed sheets are wrapped around overheated troops to bring down body heat quickly.
—Ames Alexander, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
So do dead batteries and overheated radiators.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
While projections of revenue growth are welcome, the overheated nature of the stock market and California’s reliance on capital gains and income tax as revenues make California state government especially vulnerable to downturns.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
But investors are increasingly wary of a crash — whether from a dark corner of private credit, the overheated AI bubble, or some other unanticipated source.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Officers there developed techniques like arm immersion — lowering soldiers’ arms into cold water during training breaks to reduce body temperature — and ice sheeting, where frozen bed sheets are wrapped around overheated troops to bring down body heat quickly.
—Ames Alexander, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheated
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Here revelers can soak up the sun, nibble on snacks from Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Grill (which houses a decadent 13,000-bottle wine cellar), or take in the panorama of the mountains above or the scene at the multilevel heated pool below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his confirmation hearing, Mullin struck a soft tone on some of the administration's most contentious policies, but his combative style was seen in a heated exchange with the committee chair.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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For now, we’re left to dine on reheated leftovers.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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Sipping tea and chomping on hot-cross buns from Gail’s, toasted with butter – luverly – certainly helped, though.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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This cake features another tasty combination that brings together sweet pineapple, cream cheese, and toasted coconut.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Every rocky planet, including Earth and Mars, began its life as a molten world.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Within the samples was anorthosite, a type of igneous rock.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Please take my answer for granite (igneous granite).—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Red Pearl Restaurant, found in the back of Super Oriental Market, is popular for Americanized favorites like General Tso’s and traditional Chinese dishes such as sizzling chicken feet.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Egypt’s dishes include crispy falafel, sizzling shrimp, Egyptian style steak and fries, swordfish steak, lamb loin chop, Egyptian milk pudding.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Overheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheated. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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