overheat
verb
over·heat
ˌō-vər-ˈhēt 
overheated; overheating; overheats
: to become heated beyond a safe or desirable point
Examples of overheat in a Sentence
I overheated the food in the microwave.
Be careful not to overheat the engine.
Recent Examples on the Web
The leather is stitched throughout the palm and fingers of the gloves to protect your skin from punctures, and the breathable, sweat-wicking canvas helps keep your hands from overheating, even on sunny summer days.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
The agency also warned in November that the machines can overheat and in rare cases cause fires.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
The agency also warned in November that the machines can overheat and in rare cases cause fires.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overheat
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“Overheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overheat. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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