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Recent Examples of overheat
When waters overheat, the microscopic algae living inside coral stop producing sugar – the coral’s food source – and instead release toxins.
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The Monument Gray color option pairs with a black roof, which must seem like a good idea to people who don't live in the Southwest, where cars overheat before they're even started.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Ruthie hid in a cabinet near the oven, prompting her new owner to order food delivery for three days so the animal wouldn't overheat.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
But at a moment when the market for sports rights, talent, and content is red hot, is there a risk the market could overheat?
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The Monument Gray color option pairs with a black roof, which must seem like a good idea to people who don't live in the Southwest, where cars overheat before they're even started.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Ruthie hid in a cabinet near the oven, prompting her new owner to order food delivery for three days so the animal wouldn't overheat.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
But at a moment when the market for sports rights, talent, and content is red hot, is there a risk the market could overheat?
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheat
Verb
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Exposure to heat and light breaks down the delicate oils in spices.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Spray a skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cala’s systems, which will hit the market later this summer, are designed to superheat water in the tank when electricity is cheap, then store it until needed.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Use the sun’s rays to superheat the soil using the greenhouse effect.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Saturday begins a warming trend with temperatures rising above normal by the middle of next week and some areas nearing 100°F.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Melvin had two relievers ready and warmed but stuck with Verlander.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Overheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheat. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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