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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Designed for year-round comfort, the reversible bedspread delivers cozy warmth without overheating or bulk.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Aside from its practicality at night, the coat is also a lightweight and stylish find that’ll keep you warm without overheating.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The result is a market environment that looks overheated by sentiment measures, but continues to be supported by easy financial conditions and reflationary policy signals, Hartnett said.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Plus, the breathable upper helps keep feet from overheating, even on warm and active days.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Aside from its practicality at night, the coat is also a lightweight and stylish find that’ll keep you warm without overheating.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The result is a market environment that looks overheated by sentiment measures, but continues to be supported by easy financial conditions and reflationary policy signals, Hartnett said.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Plus, the breathable upper helps keep feet from overheating, even on warm and active days.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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