reheat

verb

Definition of reheatnext
as in to rewarm

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Recent Examples of reheat In court filings, prosecutors have said Golden and Sidney got into an argument in the kitchen of Sidney's home about who could reheat their food in the microwave first. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Either thaw them at room temperature or reheat them by wrapping frozen muffins or loaves in foil and placing them in a 300ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes (muffins) or up to 30 minutes (loaves) until heated through. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 Enjoy it cold or at room temperature, or reheat it in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling is warmed through and topping re-crisps. — Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 Store rice in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator, then reheat it to an internal temperature of 165°F to safely consume leftover rice. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 17 July 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
Verb
  • 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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  • As crews successfully stabilized the initial container, an adjacent 250-kilowatt container then started to overheat.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • However, to overheat even a basic counter takes running it for at least an hour or two without stopping while the very best find ways to mitigate heat generation entirely.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of overheat
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  • Aside from thawing their relationship, the meeting could also serve as a way for the two to talk out their differences in AI safety and development, as their views have increasingly diverged.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Microwave Thawing An even faster method is thawing meat in the microwave using the defrost setting.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of thaw
Verb
  • Candle warmer lamps in particular are being positioned as flame-free ambiance for daily use rather than as gift-shop items, and heated throws are showing up in reading-and-movie-night framings rather than purely as cold-weather gear.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Seven infrared panels heat the interior to 149 degrees Fahrenheit.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of heat
Verb
  • 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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  • Keep countertops clean while cooking with this playful ceramic spoon rest.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Transportation is scarce and eggs, bread and cooking oil are hard to find.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of cook

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“Reheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reheat. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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