reheat

verb

Definition of reheatnext
as in to rewarm

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Recent Examples of reheat Here’s a guide for how long to boil fresh corn, how to reheat it, and ways to serve perfectly crisp corn recipes for every barbecue, special gathering, or weeknight dinner. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 In court filings, prosecutors have said Golden and Sidney got into an argument in the kitchen of Sidney's home about who could reheat their food in the microwave first. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Either thaw them at room temperature or reheat them by wrapping frozen muffins or loaves in foil and placing them in a 300ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes (muffins) or up to 30 minutes (loaves) until heated through. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 Enjoy it cold or at room temperature, or reheat it in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling is warmed through and topping re-crisps. — Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reheat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reheat
  1. rewarm
  2. overheat
  3. thaw
  4. heat
  5. superheat
  6. cook
Verb
  • Let thaw at room temperature or gently rewarm before serving.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Blisters may appear 12 to 36 hours after trying to rewarm the skin.
    — Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
Definition of rewarm
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  • Think super-powerful magnets in medical imaging and particle physics experiments; faster circuits that won’t overheat; potential for nuclear fusion plasma confinement.
    — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Mint does not like to dry out or overheat, so keep plants watered and provide shade during scorching summer afternoons.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of overheat
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  • Two bags of partially frozen meat were thawing at room temperature on the prep sink drain board.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Let sit, draining and replacing water every 2–3 hours and making sure to keep water temperature below 40°, until turkey is thawed, 8–10 hours.
    — Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of thaw
Verb
  • The only way in is to lift the valve, which also releases pressure as food heats.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Stir everything to combine, then cover with a lid and decrease heat to medium.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of heat
Verb
  • Cala’s systems, which will hit the market later this summer, are designed to superheat water in the tank when electricity is cheap, then store it until needed.
    — Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
  • Use the sun’s rays to superheat the soil using the greenhouse effect.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Definition of superheat
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  • This league has been out to cook its golden goose from Day 1.
    — Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Every year Bon Appétit editors cook with and obsess over the latest kitchen releases in order to find the tools and appliances that make our time—and yours—in the kitchen easier and more fun.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of cook

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“Reheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reheat. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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