overheat
verb (used with object)
to heat to excess.
overheating
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present participleof overheat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Since 1982, 40 horses working in Central Park have died, according to the Manhattan Borough President's office, which blames issues including overheating and collisions.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
In particular, a 3% annual increase in average hourly earnings was the lowest in more than five years—evidence that though the labor market remains stable, it isn’t overheating and contributing to inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Electrical noise, cosmic radiation, and overheating can all introduce errors while information is being processed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
If the body’s system isn’t functioning properly, then there is a risk of dehydration, heart strain and overheating, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Laika died within five to seven hours of launch from stress and overheating.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
