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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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Investigators said the Jeep had been recalled because its transmission could cause fluid to catch fire if overheated, according to WCBS.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
Light and airy, eco-friendly bamboo fabric — used for clothing, sheets, towels and other household textiles — is touted for being soft on baby skin, hypoallergenic, moisture-wicking and breathable, which prevents overheating.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Unlike other walking shoes that are heavy on the foam, your feet won’t overheat in these.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Investigators said the Jeep had been recalled because its transmission could cause fluid to catch fire if overheated, according to WCBS.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
Light and airy, eco-friendly bamboo fabric — used for clothing, sheets, towels and other household textiles — is touted for being soft on baby skin, hypoallergenic, moisture-wicking and breathable, which prevents overheating.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Unlike other walking shoes that are heavy on the foam, your feet won’t overheat in these.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
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 22 Apr. 2025.
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