overheating

present participle of overheat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheating
Verb
  • The researchers also found that this Higgs mode steered the crystal toward a phase that cannot be achieved by heating it.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
  • While the oven is heating, crack the eggs into a large bowl and add the milk, salt and pepper.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Burning coal, oil and natural gas for electricity emits carbon dioxide, trapping heat in the atmosphere and warming the planet.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
  • The addition of smoky mezcal, bright citrus from Cointreau, and warming jerk bitters captures the spirit of these celebrations.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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“Overheating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheating. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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