REHEAT Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

reheat

verb

Definition of reheat

as in to rewarm

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Recent Examples of reheat The platter is also scratch- and stain-resistant, can be used to reheat food in the oven or microwave, and is dishwasher-safe for easy post-party cleanup. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve chilled, at room temperature, or gently reheated. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026 This story's already been reheated three times since the 1990s, after all. — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026 This helps preserve nutrients and reduces the need to reheat. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reheat

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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

Verb

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is likely to attend September’s BRICS summit in New Delhi, Reuters reported, marking his first visit to India in seven years amid thawing ties between the Asian giants.

— Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Raw chicken was thawing inside a prep sink in low stagnant water measuring 81 degrees.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of thaw

Verb

Toasting rice is the process in which uncooked grains of rice are heated in a small amount of fat, like oil or butter, before adding any liquid.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
The company’s scientists then heated this material and observed the decomposition of minerals through a process known as pyrolysis.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 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

Verb

The Italian mother who is a loving mother, a mother hen who cooks well.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Not only was the meat really tender and flavorful, with a garnish of cilantro and onion, but the tacos were served with a small bowl of rich, red broth used for cooking the quesabirria — and for dipping.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of cook

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