1
as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
certain superheated liquids change to gas with almost explosive violence
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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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
When this laser fired at the superheated sample, the x-ray photons scattered off atoms inside the material, allowing the researchers to measure the atoms’ velocities to effectively take the gold’s temperature.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 23 July 2025
The magnets keep the superheated fuel in place and stable enough for the fusion process to occur.
—Justin Worland, Time, 17 July 2025
When someone turns on the hot water in the shower or starts the dishwasher, a mixing valve adds cool water to the superheated store to provide the appropriate temperature for the application.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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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
When this laser fired at the superheated sample, the x-ray photons scattered off atoms inside the material, allowing the researchers to measure the atoms’ velocities to effectively take the gold’s temperature.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 23 July 2025
The magnets keep the superheated fuel in place and stable enough for the fusion process to occur.
—Justin Worland, Time, 17 July 2025
When someone turns on the hot water in the shower or starts the dishwasher, a mixing valve adds cool water to the superheated store to provide the appropriate temperature for the application.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 17 July 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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This is a major system that will cause numerous airport delays, traffic to come to a standstill in many cases, when traffic is moving, slick spots will be an issue, and a spike in energy bills and likely fires as people try to stay warm should be expected.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The waterproof puffy material locks out moisture and is insulated enough to keep your feet warm, but not sweaty during chilly morning walks.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Salt hydrates are phase change materials that can turn from solid to liquid when heated.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Simmer until heated through, about 8 minutes.—
Virginia Willis,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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In addition to telling the stories of several veterans, the film also examines how the Greatest Generation’s searing experiences of World War II, the Holocaust and the battle against fascism in Europe shaped American culture from the late 1940s to the present day.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Stone’s pass from the left corner of the zone toward the middle of the blue line found Marner, who skated into a vast expanse to deliver a searing wrister from the inner part of the right circle.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most importantly of all, the goal of an actor is to share it, have people see it and have strong, passionate feelings about it — good and sometimes bad.—
Scarlett Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Inside the nozzle, molten polymer streams merge from parallel extruders before deposition.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Unlike mocha, chocolate ganache is warmer, darker, and has a molten sheen to it that’s total eye candy.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
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Weather forecast Baltimore After a brief break in the intense cold across Maryland through early Friday afternoon, bitterly cold air blows back into the Mid-Atlantic late Friday afternoon and evening.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Formula is sticky If many exfoliating facial toners feel too intense, this one is a calmer alternative.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2026
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But then the days warmed again and an infestation of millers descended.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Leftover chicken can be reheated in an oven set to 350°; bake until warmed through (about 10 minutes).—
John Becker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Superheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superheated. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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