overheating

Definition of overheatingnext
present participle of overheat
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Verb
  • Start by heating a cup of milk over low heat.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
  • Since heat on induction stovetops need the right cookware to begin heating, the top is safe to the touch when turned on and without the pot or pan on the burner.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • The method shows promise in helping to curb warming temperatures due to climate change, however there may be unforeseen ecological consequences.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
  • Sargassum has become an increasingly expensive nuisance for coastal communities, and as blooms become larger due to warming water temperatures because of climate change and fertilizer run off providing blooms with endless nutrients, the problem will continue to mushroom.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
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“Overheating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheating. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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