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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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The weighted comforter by Baloo brings the benefits of weight without overheating you in the most stylish bed topper.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
The chemicals overheated and self-ignited, releasing toxic peroxide fumes and forcing 200 people to evacuate.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Bonus points for the soft, breathable cashmere blend cover and hybrid design that promote good airflow to help keep couples from overheating.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The weighted comforter by Baloo brings the benefits of weight without overheating you in the most stylish bed topper.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
The chemicals overheated and self-ignited, releasing toxic peroxide fumes and forcing 200 people to evacuate.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Bonus points for the soft, breathable cashmere blend cover and hybrid design that promote good airflow to help keep couples from overheating.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overheat
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“Overheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overheat. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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