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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Recycled energy heats the outdoor pool (Blue Lagoon) and promenade benches.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
That people listen, keep talking even when things get heated, and try to be open-minded.

— Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of heat

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While the camera is reportedly compatible with cards up to 128GB, online reviews noted that with the larger SD cards, the camera seems to overheat and wouldn't function as well.

— Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Those vents allow the heat generated by your TV to escape, but when dust blocks them, the internal system can overheat, forcing your TV to work harder.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of overheat

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At the same time, any re-translator does have a responsibility to bring a new dish, not just reheat the same old stuff.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
When taking out of the refrigerator to reheat one or two slices, a skillet is a popular way to revive leftover pizza.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of reheat

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In a report released last week, the United Nations Environment Program found that over the long-term, that aspirational temperature target is likely to be exceeded, given the lack of steep cuts to planet-warming climate pollution.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Here, the now-local shares the shoulder-season delights that keep her on-island year-round as well as her favorite hotel-slash-taverna for a warming meal and stay.

— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

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