overheated
adjective
over·heat·ed
ˌō-vər-ˈhē-təd 
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: characterized by marked inflation from an increase in demand and a decrease in supply
an overheated economy
Examples of overheated in a Sentence
She worked in a stuffy, overheated office.
The discussion was getting overheated.
The market for new houses is overheated.
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If damaged or overheated, lithium-ion batteries can ignite or even explode — residual heat sets off a chain reaction that causes the batteries to heat up uncontrollably and spontaneously combust, a process that can happen over days, weeks or months.
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David Douglas, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
When emotions among some players became overheated, Kelce showed his leadership skills, including correctly criticizing defensive end George Karlaftis for de-cleating receiver Kadarius Toney during a non-padded practice.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Hybrid and electric cars were widely used in Pacific Palisades, and many of their damaged or overheated batteries run the risk of igniting or exploding.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Anti-reflective and other coatings can also get damaged in an overheated car.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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David Douglas, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
When emotions among some players became overheated, Kelce showed his leadership skills, including correctly criticizing defensive end George Karlaftis for de-cleating receiver Kadarius Toney during a non-padded practice.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Hybrid and electric cars were widely used in Pacific Palisades, and many of their damaged or overheated batteries run the risk of igniting or exploding.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Anti-reflective and other coatings can also get damaged in an overheated car.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Overheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overheated. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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