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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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2
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
Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Brooklinen Staples Are Up to 78% Off Give your home a cold weather refresh with warm blankets, duvets, and towels at Brooklinen.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Their survival is not just about warming waters, though.
—Bill Kearney, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Simple pleasure in reading, the childhood delight of hunkering down with a good book and a warm bagel on my chest, sitting sideways on a sunken armchair with my head on its arm, no longer felt possible.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Brooklinen Staples Are Up to 78% Off Give your home a cold weather refresh with warm blankets, duvets, and towels at Brooklinen.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
When demand spikes, the air is warmed again.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Their survival is not just about warming waters, though.
—Bill Kearney, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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While traditional agencies mainly focus on commission structures, Iftiu built his organization around leadership development and recruiting salespeople who are passionate about putting clients first.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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The result is a set of policies that has baffled some China experts, or at least raised questions about the president’s stance on America’s friendly rival.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Exposure to heat and light breaks down the delicate oils in spices.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Spray a skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Each new company will be under pressure to cut costs to please Wall Street, reinforcing the very short-term thinking that got Kraft Heinz into trouble in the first place.—
Hank Cardello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The character became shorthand for difficult-to-please bosses no matter the industry, and Streep earned one of her many Oscar nominations for her performance.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock were involved in a heated confrontation that nearly turned physical at the Born & Raised Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
14 Sep. 2025
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Researchers in Taiwan have developed a stretchable, self-healing gel that changes color when pulled or heated.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Patek Philippe Nautilus, Richard Mille RM, Rolex GMT-Master II, and Rolex Daytona are unquestionably titans in the vast pantheon of contemporary horology, with a fervent and international following.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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McCarthy struggled for the majority of his first appearance in a regular-season game, with the Vikings offense unable to manufacture yards and appearing out of sync in a fervent atmosphere at Soldier Field.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Penalties on penalties on penalties, gracious hosts, UCLA’s 13 flags Friday gifted the Lobos 116 yards – running the season’s tally to 30 penalties for 275 yards.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goodness gracious, what an adorable little burrito that kid is!—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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