How to Use overheat in a Sentence

overheat

verb
  • I overheated the food in the microwave.
  • Be careful not to overheat the engine.
  • One of the main reasons many cars overheat is a coolant leak.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • In fact, a plunge might spur so much demand that prices would overheat.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
  • What are some of the warning signs that a dog/cat is overheated?
    — Maddie Hiatt, House Beautiful, 26 July 2019
  • No rhetoric was too overheated.
    — Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • So is fixing the valve so the tank will stop overheating.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
  • Plants that were overheated during the day can breathe easy at night.
    — Bill Finch, al, 3 July 2023
  • On very hot days, fans must work harder to ensure chips do not overheat.
    — Matthew T. Hughes, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Melt the chocolate, taking care not to overheat it, in a large bowl.
    — Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 13 June 2021
  • That air that blows in through the front grill keeps the engine from overheating.
    — courant.com, 21 July 2019
  • While clay is still wet, the bricks are distressed by overheating.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2019
  • Plus, the mesh fabric keeps my feet from overheating.
    — Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The goal is to prevent dust buildup over time, which can cause your laptop to overheat.
    — Whitson Gordon, New York Times, 26 June 2018
  • The wiring on all of these things can fray, overheat, malfunction and start a fire.
    — Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2020
  • If the garage door is open, sit by it to catch the sun’s warmth without overheating.
    — Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
  • All of her guests who’ve slept on them say the sheets are supple and keep them from overheating.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
  • All of her guests who’ve slept on them say the sheets are supple and keep them from overheating.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
  • All of her guests who’ve slept on them say the sheets are supple and keep them from overheating.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The soft fabric will feel nice against your skin without overheating you in the sun.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
  • Such knowledge can overheat an athlete’s brain.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Be careful not to overheat liquids or foods in the microwave.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Inside the car, deputies found the 3-year-old, who was overheated in her car seat.
    — Annie Martin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 18 June 2018
  • Remove covers during the day so plants don't overheat in the sun.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • When this happens, the belt may overheat and produce a distinct odor.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Unlike other walking shoes that are heavy on the foam, your feet won’t overheat in these.
    — Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Look for pants that have a zippered vent that runs the length of your thighs to prevent overheating.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The risk comes when a battery is crushed, overcharged or overheated.
    — ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • Once the sun comes out, the plastic tent must be opened so that the plants inside are not overheated.
    — Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • They’re also made, in part, with breathable mesh that keeps feet from overheating.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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