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Recent Examples of overheated
Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Iger is threading the needle by safeguarding Disney’s brand as one that will continue to be guided by decency and respect, no matter how overheated political rhetoric becomes at times—on both sides.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Capital Keeps Flowing Into AI And Cybersecurity When asked why Glilot chose this moment to raise such a large pool of capital, Samboursky acknowledged the overheated chatter but pushed back on the idea of retreat.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 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One of the most common was broken or outdated HVAC systems, often an expensive upgrade; freezing or overheated classrooms can be especially hard on students who can’t regulate their body temperatures, such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.
—ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
At first, the country experienced an economic boom, but by the early nineties an overheated economy and the collapse of the U.S.S.R., a major Finnish trading partner, led to a deep recession.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Iger is threading the needle by safeguarding Disney’s brand as one that will continue to be guided by decency and respect, no matter how overheated political rhetoric becomes at times—on both sides.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Capital Keeps Flowing Into AI And Cybersecurity When asked why Glilot chose this moment to raise such a large pool of capital, Samboursky acknowledged the overheated chatter but pushed back on the idea of retreat.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 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One of the most common was broken or outdated HVAC systems, often an expensive upgrade; freezing or overheated classrooms can be especially hard on students who can’t regulate their body temperatures, such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.
—ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheated
Adjective
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Relax in the Spanish-style courtyard garden, or take a dip in San Antonio’s largest heated pool, all while surrounded by a rich blend of historic architecture and stately palm trees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Canada has long been one of America’s top trading partners, behind China and Mexico, making trade tensions a heated topic.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For best results, reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through and the puff pastry is crisp again.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pettis said as climate change has warmed ocean waters, the whales have moved into new locations to follow their food sources.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Sweet potato casserole can be served in a small casserole dish with a few miniature marshmallows toasted on top for a cozy, homey look.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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That group — which also included voices from prominent genre brands like Vinegar Syndrome, Fangoria, MPI Media, Alter, and more — toasted not just the scariest cinema but the most out-there media of all kinds.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For the Paris premiere, Kardashian wore an icy blue, body-hugging gown from Christian Dior’s spring 2000 collection by John Galliano—and later that night, slipped into a molten gold corset from Alexander McQueen’s summer 1997 Givenchy couture collection to celebrate her 45th birthday.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The most recent eruption occurred in June, spewing thick clouds of gas and molten rock as high as 4 miles into the air at some points.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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,
7 Oct. 2025
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Today’s rich variety of igneous rocks forms thanks to complex processes, including remelting, adsorption, and exchange of chemical elements, happening in Earth’s crust and driven by plate tectonics.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until sizzling hot, about 2 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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Why the ex-beauty queen let the cat out of the bag was de Moura had been holding the sizzling secret over her head, so Lemigova beat her to the punch.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Overheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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