warm to
verb
warmed to; warming to; warms to
1
: to begin to feel affection for (someone)
She quickly warmed to her guests.
2
: to begin to be interested in or excited about (something)
It took them a while to warm to the idea.
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Wait to plant watermelon seeds until the soil has warmed to 60°F to 65°F at a depth of 4 inches.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Dell has surged 225% since the beginning of this year, gaining steam in the spring as investors warmed to the company’s push to capitalize on growing AI infrastructure demand.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 29 May 2026
That shows how modest gains in the fight to curb climate change have dialed back the most catastrophic of future heating but also confirmed that there’s no chance to limit warming to the international goal set in 2015.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Toss with 1/2 cup of the marinara and set aside to cool until just warm to the touch, about 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Dell has surged 225% since the beginning of this year, gaining steam in the spring as investors warmed to the company’s push to capitalize on growing AI infrastructure demand.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 29 May 2026
That shows how modest gains in the fight to curb climate change have dialed back the most catastrophic of future heating but also confirmed that there’s no chance to limit warming to the international goal set in 2015.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Toss with 1/2 cup of the marinara and set aside to cool until just warm to the touch, about 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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“Warm to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warm%20to. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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