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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When the body can't cool itself by sweating, dehydration and overheating become more likely and heat stroke becomes a possibility, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The facilities require near-constant cooling systems to keep systems from overheating.
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Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Know the signs of heat illness Heat exhaustion is the first step toward heat stroke; it is caused by overheating and dehydration—specifically, the loss of salt and water through sweat.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
They’re also made, in part, with breathable mesh that keeps feet from overheating.
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Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The facilities require near-constant cooling systems to keep systems from overheating.
—
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Know the signs of heat illness Heat exhaustion is the first step toward heat stroke; it is caused by overheating and dehydration—specifically, the loss of salt and water through sweat.
—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
They’re also made, in part, with breathable mesh that keeps feet from overheating.
—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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