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.
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This option is suitable for individuals who enjoy the feel of memory foam but are concerned about overheating.
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
But tax cuts could worsen America’s debt load and drive borrowing costs even higher, energy companies are not jumping at the chance to drill more while demand slumps, and writing stimulus checks could overheat the economy — and reignite inflation.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
The 100 percent cotton fabric is super lightweight, meaning you won’t get overheated easily while wearing it.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Other than the composition, LFP batteries are less costly, have a longer lifespan, are less likely to overheat or catch fire, and are more environmentally friendly.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
But tax cuts could worsen America’s debt load and drive borrowing costs even higher, energy companies are not jumping at the chance to drill more while demand slumps, and writing stimulus checks could overheat the economy — and reignite inflation.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
The 100 percent cotton fabric is super lightweight, meaning you won’t get overheated easily while wearing it.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Other than the composition, LFP batteries are less costly, have a longer lifespan, are less likely to overheat or catch fire, and are more environmentally friendly.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
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 22 Mar. 2025.
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