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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The leather is stitched throughout the palm and fingers of the gloves to protect your skin from punctures, and the breathable, sweat-wicking canvas helps keep your hands from overheating, even on sunny summer days.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
The agency also warned in November that the machines can overheat and in rare cases cause fires.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) says the speaker's lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, leading to the possibility of fires and burns.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced April 11 that the Yoto Mini speaker for children is being voluntarily recalled because of a lithium-ion battery that can overheat and catch fire, posing burn and fire risks.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Cons The lack of ventilation could lead to overheating in hotter, humid rains.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
This bright floral style is the perfect transitional layer that will keep you warm without causing you to overheat.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024
Real estate agents and homebuyers are crossing their fingers, hoping that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates — but policymakers have indicated that, so long as inflation continues to overheat the economy, those cuts aren’t coming anytime soon.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
The warmer will give audio and visual alerts when the bottle has reached the right temperature, while the automatic shutoff function ensures that the bottle won’t overheat in case a caregiver can’t get to it right away.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
The agency also warned in November that the machines can overheat and in rare cases cause fires.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) says the speaker's lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, leading to the possibility of fires and burns.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced April 11 that the Yoto Mini speaker for children is being voluntarily recalled because of a lithium-ion battery that can overheat and catch fire, posing burn and fire risks.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Cons The lack of ventilation could lead to overheating in hotter, humid rains.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
This bright floral style is the perfect transitional layer that will keep you warm without causing you to overheat.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024
Real estate agents and homebuyers are crossing their fingers, hoping that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates — but policymakers have indicated that, so long as inflation continues to overheat the economy, those cuts aren’t coming anytime soon.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
The warmer will give audio and visual alerts when the bottle has reached the right temperature, while the automatic shutoff function ensures that the bottle won’t overheat in case a caregiver can’t get to it right away.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Overheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overheat. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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