reheat

verb

Definition of reheatnext
as in to rewarm

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Recent Examples of reheat Here's how to reheat corn on the cob six easy ways. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 Then they can be reheated in the microwave for a quick, easy breakfast. — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026 For the best texture, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 When cooked pork couldn’t reheat from 68 degrees to 165 degrees in two hours, it got hit with a Stop Sale for temperature abuse. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reheat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reheat
  1. rewarm
  2. overheat
  3. thaw
  4. heat
  5. superheat
  6. cook
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  • Let thaw at room temperature or gently rewarm before serving.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Blisters may appear 12 to 36 hours after trying to rewarm the skin.
    — Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
Definition of rewarm
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  • Hybrid approach Electric vehicle batteries can overheat and catch fire; the safest modern packs must be completely submerged in non-conductive dielectric liquids.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Certain Tellurides from the 2020-2024 model years are affected, with the NHTSA warning that the front power seat motor of these vehicles may overheat due to a stuck slide knob.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of overheat
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  • American Airlines started flying non-stop between Miami and Maracaibo on Tuesday, another sign that relations between the United States and Venezuela are thawing.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Additionally, 85 million pounds of food thawed, burned and spoiled inside, creating a terrible smell that emanated from the property.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of thaw
Verb
  • Cover the pan briefly while searing to help the meat heat through without drying out.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
  • While a traditional reactor can power hundreds of thousands of homes, a microreactor is typically intended to supply electricity and heat to a single facility, remote community, military base, industrial site, or data center.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of heat
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  • Cala’s systems, which will hit the market later this summer, are designed to superheat water in the tank when electricity is cheap, then store it until needed.
    — Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
  • Use the sun’s rays to superheat the soil using the greenhouse effect.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Definition of superheat
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  • Sweet potatoes are also classified by their skin color – orange, white, or purple — which also determines their texture when cooked.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
  • To reduce risk of infection, people should thoroughly wash produce and cook fruits and vegetables.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
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