SUPERHEAT Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

superheat

verb

Definition of superheat

as in to heat

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Recent Examples of superheat The use of fly ash as a feedstock eliminates the need to use limestone at all, let alone to superheat it. — Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Insects bask in the sunlight to superheat their bodies and cook invading organisms; humans do the same by running a fever. — Jeff Goodell, Time, 6 July 2023 This superheats this material—mostly gas in the form of plasma—to temperatures of millions of degrees. — Robert Lea, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023 Hittite Solar can also superheat its steam to 500 °C—the practical limit for the collector tubes—rather than a lower 400 °C limit for synthetic oils. — IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2012 See All Example Sentences for superheat

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Their race started off heated again in 2026, with the campaigns trading claims over Bradley’s position on the legislation named for the Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail in 2025.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
The bombardment heats the fuel toward the extreme temperatures required for commercial fusion.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of heat

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Under certain conditions, the beds’ electrical components may overheat, according to the FDA alert.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
This is the perfect option for anyone who wants to stay warm as temperatures drop but tends to overheat and prefers to avoid bulky layers.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of overheat

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Gently reheat the kari before guests arrive, letting the warm, heady spices fill your home before everyone gathers around the table.

— Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
Continue working in batches, occasionally checking oil temperature and allowing to reheat as needed, until all olives have been fried.

— Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of reheat

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In the Loop, sit by warming firepits or in an igloo or cabana at The Godfrey Hotel’s Winter Wonderland, or admire breathtaking views at Rudolph’s Rooftop Winter Igloos at LondonHouse Chicago.

— Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
To prevent frost from building up on the coils and stopping them from working, heating elements warm them every so often, in what’s called a defrost cycle.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of warm

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