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Recent Examples of overheated
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
South Africa’s stock benchmark has fallen 10% since peak in late February as investors pull away from overheated markets while conflict in the Middle East drags on.
—Khuleko Siwele, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
Semiconductor cycle still supportive For now, the market's choppiness may simply reflect the unwinding of an overheated rally, said KB Securities' Kim.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
In discussing January numbers, O’Grady described the data as reflective of a market that has moved out of an overheated phase and into one where supply, pricing and demand are interacting more predictably.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
In the early 1990s, home values plummeted following an overheated market in the mid-to-late 1980s.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
South Africa’s stock benchmark has fallen 10% since peak in late February as investors pull away from overheated markets while conflict in the Middle East drags on.
—Khuleko Siwele, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
Semiconductor cycle still supportive For now, the market's choppiness may simply reflect the unwinding of an overheated rally, said KB Securities' Kim.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
In discussing January numbers, O’Grady described the data as reflective of a market that has moved out of an overheated phase and into one where supply, pricing and demand are interacting more predictably.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overheated
Adjective
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Thrust into a heated debate DeLauro was thrust into the spotlight this week after a heated exchange with EPA administrator Lee Zeldin over climate change during a congressional hearing when the EPA proposed sharply cutting its budget.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Each of those moments ignited heated social media debates.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Wait until the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting because begonias don’t like cold soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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To reheat, place potatoes in a 400° oven or air fryer until warmed through, 5–10 minutes.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To further enhance the flavor and juiciness of reheated prime rib, consider adding beef broth or leftover pan gravy when reheating.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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For now, we’re left to dine on reheated leftovers.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the team toasted his 900th career win as a major-league manager, Counsell downed the bitter-tasting liqueur, a celebratory gesture for someone who’s not exactly known as a party animal.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The sourdough bread was toasted enough to house all of the ingredients without getting soggy, but also without being so rough on the roof of your mouth.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Another significant difference is in Ripley’s sacrificial dive into the molten metal in the finale.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The molten center of 'The Real Housewives' multiverse Support Public Media.—
Brittany Luse,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Within the samples was anorthosite, a type of igneous rock.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Please take my answer for granite (igneous granite).—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When gently sizzling, add 1 Tbsp.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Lopez had fans in a frenzy after sharing sizzling selfies from the gym.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Overheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overheated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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