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as in warmed
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
the pan was still warm, but no longer too hot to touch
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a warm hug of welcome from our grandmother
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as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a warm inquiry after his parents' health
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as in to heat
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree
you'll need to warm the food in the microwave
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart
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Recent Examples of warm
Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
In warmer months, clean and refill every day or two.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Shildt did not have anyone warming in the bullpen until Carroll’s double.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The salted honey scent is warm and inviting, perfect for a lazy Sunday spent on the sofa, and the ribbed glass jar doubles as décor even when the wicks are out.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
In warmer months, clean and refill every day or two.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
The devastating impact of these storms will continue to grow with inaction as climate change is warming the planet at a pace faster than ever before.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Shildt did not have anyone warming in the bullpen until Carroll’s double.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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More great features Modern glass design: The sellers, who were active in property management, were passionate about the extensive use of glass in the home.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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For fans — particularly at a partisan, passionate outpost like Newcastle – the equation is simple; at a minimum, players must give everything for the cause.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Time-traveling romances, space-traveling alien monsters, and celebrities in seriously great shape who want to pass along their wisdom to us normal folk — all this and more await us in this weekend’s friendly neighborhood streaming guide.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In today’s opinions newsletter: The value of public land, Arizona’s friendly stance toward tech and Mexico’s president, the Trump whisperer. Arizona has about 30 million acres of public land.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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To local households, many of whom rely on coal for cooking and heating their homes, Siyabonga and others like him provide an essential service.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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Offstage, Cabello has also been heating things up with her boyfriend, billionaire Henry Junior Chalhoub.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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And for people who choose to lease rather than buy, $7,500 can be put toward the lease of any EV, without restrictions on price, manufacturing location or buyer income — a loophole that has pleased many automakers and frustrated many EV tax credit critics.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Boreyko's lab discovered that this effect can also be achieved in ice simply by placing a thin, flat disc of ice on a heated aluminum surface.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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This thinking — amplified by extensive 24/7 hybrid media coverage and heated venture capital echo chambers — obscures a more nuanced transformation occurring at the periphery of traditional power structures.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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However, after reading these fervent testimonials from our readers, my views have been swayed.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Mauer has a fervent pride in his home city and, specifically, his baseball neighborhood, with Toni Stone Field and the Dunning Sports Complex serving as the hubs.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
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In her first interview as a filmmaker, Renée Zellweger is as gracious as ever.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2025
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And Phil and Chris were incredibly gracious throughout that process.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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Double dry-hopped with Simcoe, Edward delights those who enjoy hop aromas and flavors without a pronounced hop bitterness.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The intimate space features a black-and-white checkerboard floor, vintage touches like a pink phone booth and pastry cases stocked with buttery delights.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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