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Definition of overheated

as in heated

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verb

past tense of overheat

as in superheated

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Those rate hikes were aimed at cooling overheated demand, giving supply a chance to catch up. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 That includes not waiting to feel overheated to start cooling down by bringing a portable fan with you everywhere. — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 The scientific thinking that produced the standard, blanket warnings about overheated kids is almost 50 years old. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 While the crowds spent their money on an overheated summer in the Mediterranean, a quieter group is waiting patiently for September, October and November, the traditional shoulder season. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overheated

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Trump has placed tariffs at the center of his agenda throughout his second term in the White House, though his use of the economic tool has faced some major legal setbacks and stoked heated pushback from other countries.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
According to reporting by Axios, Nixon and the FDP Chair Nikkie Fried had a heated phone call on Friday, during which the party chair expressed concern about the candidate’s ties to the DSA.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of heated

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Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth until warmed through, or microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring after each, until warmed through.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
And the glow of the eight-game winning streak has warmed the hearts of many Royals fans who had given up on the team.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of warmed

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Grab Coffee At Aaktun Coffee + Bar Craving a cup of coffee that's a serious upgrade from reheated gas station brew?

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
For all the reheated ’90s rave euphoria in pop and club music, a new generation are recognizing the touching optimism that has remained trapped in Tomorrowland aftermovies until now.

— Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026

Definition of reheated

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These eruptions are cryovolcanic rather than conventional molten-rock eruptions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
That electric arc generates enough heat to melt metal at a joint between two metal parts, which allows the two parts to be combined once the molten metal has solidified again.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of molten

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Such metals are commonly used as industrial catalysts today—and all occur in the minerals of hydrothermal vents, where a process called serpentinization converts igneous rocks from volcanism to metamorphic rocks.

— Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Granite, perhaps; granite is the most common stone in this area, igneous rock, which means, what?

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of igneous

Adjective

As climate change exacerbates the heat, experts say the negative effects of sizzling classrooms are here to stay, especially in school districts that may not have the resources to combat hotter weather.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
These crocks and trays can be kept out on the counter for easy access while finishing off a sizzling steak in the skillet or stored in the fridge for firmer sticks.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026

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