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Recent Examples of overheated
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
So do dead batteries and overheated radiators.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
While projections of revenue growth are welcome, the overheated nature of the stock market and California’s reliance on capital gains and income tax as revenues make California state government especially vulnerable to downturns.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
But investors are increasingly wary of a crash — whether from a dark corner of private credit, the overheated AI bubble, or some other unanticipated source.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Their work was physically demanding, leaving them overheated, dusty, and exhausted.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
So do dead batteries and overheated radiators.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
While projections of revenue growth are welcome, the overheated nature of the stock market and California’s reliance on capital gains and income tax as revenues make California state government especially vulnerable to downturns.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
But investors are increasingly wary of a crash — whether from a dark corner of private credit, the overheated AI bubble, or some other unanticipated source.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheated
Adjective
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The grounds lean into a romantic, almost pastoral mood, with wildflower gardens, a freeform heated pool, and both a guest cottage and a finished pool house.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bake on the middle rack of the heated oven until the top is puffed and lightly golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reheat chilled eggs in barely simmering water for 1–2 minutes, or cover them with hot tap water and let sit about 30 minutes until warmed through.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Big tech warmed quickly to Whop, as early investors included Peter Thiel and Insight Partners in a $17 million Series A round of funding.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To further enhance the flavor and juiciness of reheated prime rib, consider adding beef broth or leftover pan gravy when reheating.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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For now, we’re left to dine on reheated leftovers.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sipping tea and chomping on hot-cross buns from Gail’s, toasted with butter – luverly – certainly helped, though.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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This cake features another tasty combination that brings together sweet pineapple, cream cheese, and toasted coconut.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Novarupta’s act of magma theft provided the first hint that molten rock might be nimbler than scientists realized.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Earth's magnetic dynamo is situated in our planet's outer core, where the convection of molten iron generates electrical currents.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Within the samples was anorthosite, a type of igneous rock.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Please take my answer for granite (igneous granite).—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Pacers were a sizzling 8 for 11 from 3-point range in the first quarter, opening a 42-21 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The dish is served on a sizzling hot plate and includes beef and rice topped with a pepper paste and cracked black pepper.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Overheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheated. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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