overheated 1 of 2

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overheated

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verb

past tense of overheat

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Recent Examples of overheated
Adjective
Fox News Digital previously reported that officials initially feared the overheated chemical tank could either spill thousands of gallons of hazardous material or explode. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 In some cases, hatcheries have bypassed overheated rivers and trucked fish to the ocean, releasing them directly into San Francisco Bay. Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 In an overheated, overcrowded Mallorca, three precarious women accidentally kill a tourist while stealing electricity, then drag two more women into the cover-up. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 25 May 2026 Orange County Fire Authority crews first responded to the business on Thursday afternoon, following reports that an overheated tank had begun venting vapors. Sean Emery, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overheated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheated
Adjective
  • That’s taken place in a heated onsite barn under UV lights.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
  • Two Indiana Pacers fans, identified as Grace and Michael, were caught on camera having a heated discussion in which Grace looked annoyed.
    Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Reheat in a 350° oven until warmed through, 10–15 minutes.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • Only plant new roots outdoors four weeks after the last frost, when the soil is sufficiently warmed.
    Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Adjective
  • For all the reheated ’90s rave euphoria in pop and club music, a new generation are recognizing the touching optimism that has remained trapped in Tomorrowland aftermovies until now.
    Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Add texture Szapiro also likes to add a crunchy element, such as breadcrumbs toasted in garlic and olive oil, crispy prosciutto, or a dollop of chili crisp.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • Aromas of raspberry, white chocolate, and lavender pave the way for flavors of black plum, pencil lead, caramel, and toasted baking spices wrapped in a sheath of lush tannins.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • The molten iron could then be fed into the facility’s existing basic oxygen furnaces to create steel, according to GARD.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • After remotely examining the rock’s chemistry, researchers learned Arethusa is largely igneous minerals dating even further back than the Jezero Crater itself.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
  • Within the samples was anorthosite, a type of igneous rock.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • No sizzling platter required for this recipe that comes together fast thanks to jarred salsa.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Then the sizzling summer heat would arrive, and the foliage would die.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026

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“Overheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheated. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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