OVERHEATED Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of overheated

as in heated

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verb

past tense of overheat

as in superheated

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The derailment was caused by an overheated journal box that led to an axle breaking as the train passed through the junction. — USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The move prompted a rather overheated response from market participants and commentators, as either a bad look for a Treasury Secretary who had charged his predecessor with untoward massaging of market rates, or too small to matter, or both. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 The owners said the source of the fire was an overheated wire. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Imagine the ripe smell of swamp-wet dogs, the acrid stench of overheated, enraged bear, the slippery warm blood of pack members already lost; the simply insufferable noise and confusion in that dank little hole. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overheated

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Adjective

Those contentions — and Bartell’s claim of a second list of 17,000 potential noncitizen voters — only add to an already heated debate about the scope of the inquiry and its legitimacy.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
During a June 24 special meeting, Knight ordered the removal of fellow board member Anita Kurn following a heated discussion over a vacant board seat, according to Iredell Free News.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of heated

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As the weather warmed, a co-worker mentioned smelling a strong odor coming from near Zelich's car.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Once confined to the Southeast, lone star ticks spread from Maine to Oklahoma in recent years as the climate warmed and as a decline in hunting led to an explosive growth in the number of whitetail deer, where lone stars find mates and breed.

— Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of warmed

Adjective

Taste and texture can vary significantly, with reheated meats sometimes becoming rubbery and sauces often containing extra sodium and sugar.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2026
Grab Coffee At Aaktun Coffee + Bar Craving a cup of coffee that's a serious upgrade from reheated gas station brew?

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

Definition of reheated

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The buttery texture and toasted notes of Stag Leaps’ Winery 2023 Napa Valley Chardonnay ($35) match the rich, creamy elements and melted cheese of the recipe, while its mineral finish keeps the dish from feeling heavy.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The official tasting notes detail aromas of pear, apple, and sourdough on the nose, followed by agave nectar, cacao nibs, and toasted walnut on the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of toasted

Adjective

Each color change requires it to unload one filament, load another and purge the remaining molten plastic.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Increasing demand for molten salt reactors Molten salt reactors run at near-atmospheric pressure and rely on passive safety mechanisms if power fails.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of molten

Adjective

Instead, the rover found igneous rocks that originally formed from molten material deep underground or through volcanic activity.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Such metals are commonly used as industrial catalysts today—and all occur in the minerals of hydrothermal vents, where a process called serpentinization converts igneous rocks from volcanism to metamorphic rocks.

— Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of igneous

Adjective

This week's quiz spotlights a Brooklyn shopping dispute and sizzling swimsuit moments.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
And high temperatures on Wednesday will stay on the sizzling side, with a high of 87, before dipping to 79 at night.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sizzling

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