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overheated

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verb

past tense of overheat

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Recent Examples of overheated
Adjective
In the early 1990s, home values plummeted following an overheated market in the mid-to-late 1980s. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026 South Africa’s stock benchmark has fallen 10% since peak in late February as investors pull away from overheated markets while conflict in the Middle East drags on. Khuleko Siwele, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026 Semiconductor cycle still supportive For now, the market's choppiness may simply reflect the unwinding of an overheated rally, said KB Securities' Kim. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 In discussing January numbers, O’Grady described the data as reflective of a market that has moved out of an overheated phase and into one where supply, pricing and demand are interacting more predictably. Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overheated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheated
Adjective
  • The chefs worked together for several hours, first to sterilize the onggi over heated charcoal topped with a small amount of honey, which fumigate and purify the vessels.
    Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
  • The heated chamber was thoughtfully oriented toward the lake for a tranquil water view, which allows Henkemeyer to relax, reflect, and connect with her roots.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • Doing that song differently suddenly warmed me.
    A.D. Amorosi, SPIN, 4 May 2026
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
  • Slot length and depth For eaters of round- or wide-loaf breads, such as sourdough, consider a toaster with extra-long slots or extra-deep ones so that the entire surface area of your bread is toasted and not just a portion of it.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
  • As the team toasted his 900th career win as a major-league manager, Counsell downed the bitter-tasting liqueur, a celebratory gesture for someone who’s not exactly known as a party animal.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • At Woodhaven Glass, watch molten glass transform into one-of-a-kind artisan pieces - or try it yourself in a private class.
    Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Another significant difference is in Ripley’s sacrificial dive into the molten metal in the finale.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Within the samples was anorthosite, a type of igneous rock.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Please take my answer for granite (igneous granite).
    Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • When gently sizzling, add 1 Tbsp.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Jennifer Lopez had fans in a frenzy after sharing sizzling selfies from the gym.
    Sarah Sotoodeh , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026

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