REHEAT Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

reheat

verb

Definition of reheat

as in to rewarm

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Recent Examples of reheat 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 The platter is also scratch- and stain-resistant, can be used to reheat food in the oven or microwave, and is dishwasher-safe for easy post-party cleanup. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve chilled, at room temperature, or gently reheated. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026 This story's already been reheated three times since the 1990s, after all. — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reheat

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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

Verb

But if time is not on your side, salmon can also be thawed in cold water and in the microwave.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
In 2023, thawing permafrost led to a rock collapse into South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim, India, generating a wave that burst through the moraine holding back the glacial lake.

— Umesh Haritashya, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of thaw

Verb

DiGeorge syndrome also made both Adam and Debbie highly sensitive to heat.

— Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
The powertrain also recaptures waste energy; the ThermAssist heat management system boosts range by 7 percent and reduces the amount of energy needed to heat the car by 40 percent.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 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

Verb

All four celebs started dipping their toes into fall fashion early this year, reaching for fisherman, funnel-neck, and crewneck sweaters while traveling, sipping coffee, and cooking with Ina Garten.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Guests can also participate in a range of environmental programs including coastline cleanups, recycling efforts, and reef protection activity that includes going fishing for destructive lionfish—and then enjoying a meal cooked with it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

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