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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the proposed table tennis club met with only a tepid response
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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
make sure the water for the footbath is just tepid or you'll burn yourself
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as in warmth
the quality or state of being moderate in temperature
bathers enjoying the soothing tepidity of the waters at the health spa
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Recent Examples of tepid
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The strong Memorial Day weekend box office is an encouraging sign for the industry, which had grossed a tepid $132 million for the weekend last year.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
The teams with more tepid QB situations will deal with a constant barrage of questions.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Bud Light’s tepid response also angered LGBTQ rights advocates.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
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Adjective
This tepid top-line growth, combined with shrinking profitability, already indicated underlying pressure.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The strong Memorial Day weekend box office is an encouraging sign for the industry, which had grossed a tepid $132 million for the weekend last year.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
The teams with more tepid QB situations will deal with a constant barrage of questions.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Bud Light’s tepid response also angered LGBTQ rights advocates.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tepid
Adjective
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That's something that's a challenging question to ask because, more so than some other quantum computing technologies, neutral atom computing is dependent on something that's not made by the people who build the computers: lasers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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While the system empowers users to suggest and execute new projects, arbiters act as neutral mediators in any disputes that arise.—
Saro McKenna,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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In Alaska, warm and dry conditions coupled with frequent thunderstorms and lightning have resulted in more than 100 fires since Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Concrete and asphalt radiate heat absorbed during the day, making urban areas typically several degrees warmer than rural areas, the weather service said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The warmth of the natural teak decks also complements the gleaming geometric forms of the hull and superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Closing my eyes, I was flooded with the familiar warmth and the accompanying tug of distraction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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But the suddenly lukewarm Rockies, who seemed primed to erase the 2024 Sox from the record books, entered Wednesday’s game against Washington with a three-game win streak and a 7-7 record in their last 14 games.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Meta has been pouring billions of dollars into AI in recent years, but Zuckerberg has been frustrated with the company’s progress, particularly as the latest version of its flagship Llama AI models received a lukewarm response.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of some heated division rivalry matchups, facing the San Francisco Giants after winning their series with the San Diego Padres and with another Padres series looming next.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Guests get unlimited access to group classes and personal training, plus an indoor saltwater pool, a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views of Manhattan, and our favorite, the outdoor barrel saunas.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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As for the federal proposal before the Senate, the remittance industry is unenthusiastic, and several trade associations have issued letters and statements asking lawmakers to remove it.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Trump, who pledged to end Europe's largest land conflict since World War II, has threatened to slap new sanctions and tariffs on Russia but has, so far, appeared unenthusiastic at the prospect.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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“Tepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tepid. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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