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Recent Examples of overheated
Ames Alexander, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Not on the same scale, but some of the more overheated meme-like stocks have been punctured without much apparent disruption to the large-cap core of the market.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Oct. 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One of the most common was broken or outdated HVAC systems, often an expensive upgrade; freezing or overheated classrooms can be especially hard on students who can’t regulate their body temperatures, such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.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
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
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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
Not on the same scale, but some of the more overheated meme-like stocks have been punctured without much apparent disruption to the large-cap core of the market.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Oct. 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One of the most common was broken or outdated HVAC systems, often an expensive upgrade; freezing or overheated classrooms can be especially hard on students who can’t regulate their body temperatures, such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.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheated
Adjective
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The Luxe Package also comes standard, bringing along comforts like heated floors, water filtration, continuous hot water and a HEPA air filter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a heated outdoor pool, as well as access to the fitness center.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your 5th House of Inspiration is warmed by the Moon’s trine with advanced Uranus, which is presently in your sign.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Remote monitoring of the process allows for unsupervised usage, and is made possible via an app that's programmed to display real-time temperatures and to send completion alerts when the meal is fully warmed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 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
Verb
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It’s now called the chocolate pistachio kouign amann, and instead of phyllo dough, his bakery uses toasted shards of kouign amann.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Saffron rice, broccolini with romesco sauce and toasted Marcona almonds.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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By using a liquid fuel dissolved in molten salt, the system offers several inherent advantages for industrial collocation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Garner rocked a deep molten brunette hair color at the Golden Globes 2026 on January 11.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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But the releases from Trueno and Nicki Nicole, rapper/singer-songwriters from Argentina, excel at sizzling brevity.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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If the water heater regularly makes sizzling sounds, this is likely due to internal condensation, which is a sign that the tank may have a leak.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Overheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheated. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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