reheat

verb

Definition of reheatnext
as in to rewarm

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Recent Examples of reheat 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 Store rice in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator, then reheat it to an internal temperature of 165°F to safely consume leftover rice. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 17 July 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
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  • 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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  • However, Tesla sued the company after the automaker’s testing found that the adapter could overheat.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
  • As crews successfully stabilized the initial container, an adjacent 250-kilowatt container then started to overheat.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of overheat
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  • Salty water that isn’t frozen conducts electricity much better than ice-rich frozen ground, so the differences that show up can reveal areas where the ground has thawed.
    — Ming Xiao, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Aside from thawing their relationship, the meeting could also serve as a way for the two to talk out their differences in AI safety and development, as their views have increasingly diverged.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of thaw
Verb
  • Since the early 20th century, dairy producers in the US have briefly heated milk to kill the array of dangerous pathogens that naturally dwell in and around cattle and can easily migrate into milk.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The group estimated that the average cost to heat a home with oil would jump about 50% this winter, to $2,627 from $1,749 last year.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 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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  • Tamara, featuring Indian cuisine cooked by tandoor, is a can’t-miss.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Sandy and Leah have drinks with the crew before heading back to the boat, where Sandy jokingly pretends to cook the dinner that Joy left for them.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of cook

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“Reheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reheat. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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