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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
Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In fact, adding texture and layering with accessories and pillows will create a warm and inviting home no matter the size.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Sunlight enters through the walls and roof, warming the air and soil inside.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In fact, adding texture and layering with accessories and pillows will create a warm and inviting home no matter the size.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Slightly above normal temperatures were expected through April 3 with temperatures warming back into the low to mid 90s by April 5, the weather service said.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Sunlight enters through the walls and roof, warming the air and soil inside.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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Malinin, at the post-skate press conference following his world title victory, made his thoughts known in a passionate plea to the ISU (International Skating Union).—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fans are going to be passionate.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Moon squares Jupiter, pitting your ambitious 10th house against your friendly 7th house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the financial institutions have begun to crowd out the city’s signature and historically local retail and restaurant-friendly Miracle Mile strip.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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One worker used a large blowtorch to heat the rod used to bend artillery shells into shape.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the company, the savings are comparable to the emissions generated from heating nearly 5,000 UK homes for a year, underscoring the project’s environmental impact.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bully feels custom-designed to please the diehards exhausted by his noxious antics.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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This time around, under Rupert Goold’s actor-forward direction and with Guirgis’s distinctive voiciness, the story has more in common with the canine of its title — there’s a little more swagger, sweetness, and slobber, a little more desire to please.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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The grounds lean into a romantic, almost pastoral mood, with wildflower gardens, a freeform heated pool, and both a guest cottage and a finished pool house.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bake on the middle rack of the heated oven until the top is puffed and lightly golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fly the Flag of European Alliances Some European public broadcasters are fervent believers on Europe going it alone.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Not a good idea when your intention is to be gracious.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bottom-liners had also nixed Gehry’s original design for a more gracious lobby with a cafe out front, not the gloomy one installed against his will.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The ball circled the rim twice before dropping on Friday night, delighting Duke and its fans and crushing LSU.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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