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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If overheating from the artificial-intelligence boom spreads to the broader economy, he said, “that’s just a regular old central bank needing to respond to the business cycle. There’s no ambiguity of what has to happen.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Heatwaves this summer have brought travel disruption, overheating homes and school closures for millions - and there is a fifth heatwave expected to hit this week.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Central banks should stimulate when the economy is operating below potential and inflation is below goal, and restrict when the economy is overheating and inflation is too high.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Research on overheating in homes shows that shading and ventilation can be important passive cooling strategies: reducing indoor heat without mechanical cooling.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
So I waited by the door, overheating in my coat, and Annemarie waited with me.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
