reheat

verb

Definition of reheatnext
as in to rewarm

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Recent Examples of reheat For the best texture, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 When cooked pork couldn’t reheat from 68 degrees to 165 degrees in two hours, it got hit with a Stop Sale for temperature abuse. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve chilled, at room temperature, or gently reheated. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026 The restaurant was reportedly using a steam table and a rice cooker for reheating macaroni and cheese, beans, collard greens and other foods, despite the equipment not being designed to reheat food. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reheat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reheat
  1. rewarm
  2. overheat
  3. thaw
  4. heat
  5. superheat
  6. cook
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  • Let thaw at room temperature or gently rewarm before serving.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of rewarm
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  • Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026
  • Best Quince Linen Clothing My mom and I overheat year-round, but summertime is even worse.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of overheat
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  • Pre-shredded cheeses in general can easily be frozen and thawed, since the texture change will be less noticeable.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Pork sat thawing inside a supermarket bag on a prep table, two violations in one — direct contact with a non-food grade bag and thawing outside a refrigerator.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of thaw
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  • The goal is to brighten—not shrink or damage—your fabrics, so pay special attention to heat sensitivity and fiber type.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it.
    — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of heat
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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
  • Use the sun’s rays to superheat the soil using the greenhouse effect.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Definition of superheat
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  • Yet many of us will do it anyway, whether to get a break from cooking a meal at home or as a way to spend time with friends and family.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 30 June 2026
  • If timing varies, start the longer-cooking veggies first, then add the quicker-cooking veggies.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026
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“Reheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reheat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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