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 device can be manually switched on via another pushbutton on the grip, when the phone starts overheating.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Russian economy is overheating; public spending is exploding, as are inflation and interest rates, and the country is losing its human capital and technological edge.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
Russia has massively increased its military spending over the past two years and its economy is showing signs of overheating: inflation is running high, and companies are facing labor shortages.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
They're designed to be ultra-lightweight and breathable, ensuring that your feet don't overheat on the go.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Russian economy is overheating; public spending is exploding, as are inflation and interest rates, and the country is losing its human capital and technological edge.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
Russia has massively increased its military spending over the past two years and its economy is showing signs of overheating: inflation is running high, and companies are facing labor shortages.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
They're designed to be ultra-lightweight and breathable, ensuring that your feet don't overheat on the go.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Overheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overheat. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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