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
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.—
semafor.com,
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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During the chaos, community members like local restaurant owner Ron Grady stepped up to offer warm shelter and food to those who were stranded in the cold due to the massive multi-vehicle crash.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thursday will be warm, dry and breezy in the Twin Cities, while other parts of Minnesota will face extreme fire risk.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sourdough bread, beer, wine and most shelf-stable pickles don’t contain live cultures because they’ve been heated or filtered.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Remove foil; continue baking until edge of crust is crisp and golden brown and filling is heated through, 15 minutes more.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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The term refers to warmer-than-average waters along the equatorial Pacific that can influence weather across the globe, raising the odds of searing drought in some regions and torrential rain in others.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Paramount+’s The Madison is a tale of two shows, one a dire lampooning of snooty New York elites and one a searing portrait of grief and healing anchored by Pfeiffer’s raw intensity.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Trotsky himself had seen that the pragmatist follower who lacks true belief usually ends up on the other side; a passionate believer who lacks pragmatic planning skills usually ends up dead.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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In his speech during the trophy ceremony, McIlroy dedicated a passionate thank you to his family sitting in the front row.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Anytime of day, don’t miss the hazelnut dark chocolate tart or molten chocolate souffle dessert.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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This ultra-reflective look has a molten, resin-like finish that’s elevated by a primal tortoiseshell print.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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No injuries were reported in the blaze and no structures were threatened, despite an extensive list of evacuation orders and warnings that were issued at the fire's most intense point.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Combining creatine with electrolytes may improve hydration and exercise performance, especially during intense or prolonged workouts.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Grill until warmed through with char marks, turning once.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Other highlights include a living room warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, a dining space, and an eat-in kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, marble countertops, and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Superheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superheated. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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