How to Use warm in a Sentence

warm

1 of 3 adjective
  • We sat by the fire to stay warm.
  • The sunshine was warm on my face.
  • She gave us each a long, warm hug.
  • We were met with a warm welcome.
  • Be sure to keep warm when you go outside.
  • She has a warm and friendly nature.
  • It's too warm in here. We should open a window.
  • Keep going; you're getting warm.
  • Swap one harsh bulb for a warmer one.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • Fix the gaps, and your room will stay warmer.
    Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
  • But warmer weather is on the way.
    Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Remove buns from cups and serve warm.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Keep kettles warm and fire steady.
    Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Pair it with warm woods and linen textures.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Stir well to combine, and warm through.
    Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Cut into squares and serve warm.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
  • Sun and areas of high clouds and very warm.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Loosely tie the bag and place it in a warm area.
    Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Through all of it, the curry stayed warm.
    Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Cleanup is as quick as a warm-water rinse.
    Shirl Leigh january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The sky was clear, and the air was fairly warm.
    Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The gloves are warm but not overly thick or bulky.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Nothing makes for a cozy porch quite like warm string lights.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • This is the perfect warm and cozy meal that tastes like home.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Wrap string lights around railings or porch beams for a warm glow.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
  • But this year has been so warm that the trees produced no fruit.
    Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
  • What feels like fall more than that first bite of warm apple pie?
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Mop the residue away with a mop dipped in clean, warm water.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • This smart mug and coaster set will keep their drink warm for hours.
    Jose Ryller, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Mix a few drops of dish soap in 2 cups of warm water.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026

warm

2 of 3 verb
  • He warmed his hands in front of the fire.
  • We warmed ourselves by the fire.
  • Air rises when it warms.
  • Heat from the fire warmed my face.
    Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • Milk will need to be warmed first.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Pam warms her feet on him in bed.
    Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
  • This white bean soup will warm you up any night.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • There is a warming house on site.
    Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Nothing seemed able to warm me up.
    Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • That warming trend looks to stick around too.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • When demand spikes, the air is warmed again.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In a large pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
    Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Get this part working and your leads get warmed around the clock.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • When the weather warms, there’s still a ton to see and do here.
    Bianca Bujan, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Eight shades suit a range of skin tones, from soft cool pinks to warm peachy corals.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
  • This creamy—but not too thick—chowder will warm you to your bones.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
  • As the ground warms, ice in the permafrost melts, and the soil thaws.
    Alessio Perrone, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Just toss the frozen veg with the hot pasta at the end to warm through.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Jim has warmed on Nike’s turnaround.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Both days are forecast to warm near 90°.
    Rachael Jay, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • So to have him back really warmed my heart.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Just thinking of you, my friends, warms my heart and help to make my day.
    Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
  • That will kick our warming trend into high gear.
    Rachael Jay, CBS News, 3 May 2026
  • The cop warming her hands around a coffee.
    Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • Make sure the soil has warmed before spring planting.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Make sure the soil has warmed before spring planting.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Find the full list of warming centers here.
    Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
  • As the air subsides, it is compressed, which warms it up.
    Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Harden them off when the weather warms.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026

warm

3 of 3 adverb
  • The idea is to start at warm-up pace, then speed up slowly and steadily like a predator drawing ever closer to its prey.
    Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2020
  • As important as Tuesday’s races were, they might best be seen as warm-up acts to more consequential elections ahead.
    Rick Klein, ABC News, 11 May 2022
  • The family’s custom apparel shop, which Renee ran, printed the team’s warm-up gear.
    Karin Brulliard and Adria Malcolm, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2022
  • And while some of us are staying warm inside, others are soaking up the rays somewhere hot, like Lil Nas X.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2020
  • For example, some species that expand into poleward regions as waters warm may imperil local fisheries, Genner says.
    Jim Daley, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2020
  • Some of the key traits that allowed dinosaurs to be such an evolutionary success story—from fuzzy feathers to warm-running metabolisms—may have first evolved in their tiny ancestors.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2020
  • The meteorologist said a ridge of high pressure to Idaho’s southeast is what’s keeping temperatures warm here, along with causing thunderstorms, particularly in the Magic Valley.
    Nicole Blanchard, idahostatesman, 9 July 2017

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