1
as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
certain superheated liquids change to gas with almost explosive violence
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2
as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a superheated, rancorous argument on how the child should be raised
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Recent Examples of superheated
Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2025
Marzocchi says the data suggest that, for now, the tremors are more the result of gases pushing superheated water up through the earth, rather than magma rising.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
Two forces of nature merged in a Hawaii volcano when a superheated whirlwind began dancing around a gushing lava fountain, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
—Mark Price, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Engineers determined that a carbon composite insulator, or heat shield, inside the nozzle failed to protect the nozzle's metallic structure from the superheated exhaust coming from the booster.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
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Or Hurricane Melissa, where wind gusts reached two hundred and fifty-two miles per hour, faster than ever measured in a tropical cyclone at sea, thanks to the superheated waters of the Caribbean.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2025
Marzocchi says the data suggest that, for now, the tremors are more the result of gases pushing superheated water up through the earth, rather than magma rising.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
Two forces of nature merged in a Hawaii volcano when a superheated whirlwind began dancing around a gushing lava fountain, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
—Mark Price, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Engineers determined that a carbon composite insulator, or heat shield, inside the nozzle failed to protect the nozzle's metallic structure from the superheated exhaust coming from the booster.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superheated
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
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semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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It’s been nearly three years since James and Patricia MacEgan went out for a stroll on a warm spring afternoon in a field near Mahany Park in Roseville.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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For leafy greens, rinse under low-pressure warm water, spin dry in a colander and wash the colander after.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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The river, which serves 40 million people, has been losing water for decades as the planet has heated and those millions have used it too much.—
Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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To stop the malting, the barley was heated and dried by burning mesquite wood, infusing it with a savory, almost barbecue-like smokiness as opposed to the campfire and iodine notes associated with peat.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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There are no national – or local – media outlets setting up for live broadcasts on this searing hot afternoon.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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No kitchen is complete without a skillet, and this well-sized model is perfect for searing, stir-frying, sauteing and more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The temperamental Moon and passionate Mars are in a spat, but their abrupt energy can have beneficial effects for your wider circle and your more intimate connections.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Fieri, a passionate car collector, was cooking up something even more indulgent with the help of his friend Rory at VP Speed Shop.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Multitracked saxophones swarm over a pit of molten bass frequencies, slipping between sentimental consonance—you might momentarily be reminded of Vangelis’ Blade Runner score—and eerie discord.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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The inscription would have sent enemies quite an impression as it was burned into the stone with molten lead, as if daring the attackers to continue their useless advance, Live Science continues.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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In an unexpected move, OpenAI announced its video generating service Sora will be shutting down soon as the company comes under intense pressure from rival Anthropic.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Eucerin’s Advanced Repair Lotion focuses on exactly that, combining intense hydration with ingredients that help reinforce the skin’s natural protective layer.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures have warmed well into the upper 70s to mid 80s across our region, but dew points are in the upper 40s to low 50s, yielding high cloud bases.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Superheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superheated. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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