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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
Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
In the 1970s, Franco helped make backpacks, bivouac sacks and climbing slings, products climbers used to stay warm in the snow or keep from falling from thousand-foot heights.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Miami Waterkeeper sued in 2017 to stop the work until more comprehensive studies could be conducted on the potential impact to coral on the fragile reef, which has been hammered by warming oceans and disease.
—Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
With these warm temperature requirements, planting time along the Colorado Front Range is typically late May.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
In the 1970s, Franco helped make backpacks, bivouac sacks and climbing slings, products climbers used to stay warm in the snow or keep from falling from thousand-foot heights.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to Scripps, the warm water temperatures are not being driven by El Niño or warming at the equator, but by persistent high-pressure systems that reduce winds and upwelling, a movement that pulls colder nutrient-rich water to the surface.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Miami Waterkeeper sued in 2017 to stop the work until more comprehensive studies could be conducted on the potential impact to coral on the fragile reef, which has been hammered by warming oceans and disease.
—Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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Trotsky himself had seen that the pragmatist follower who lacks true belief usually ends up on the other side; a passionate believer who lacks pragmatic planning skills usually ends up dead.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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In his speech during the trophy ceremony, McIlroy dedicated a passionate thank you to his family sitting in the front row.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As a 5-footer, my favorite part is that the pants are available in a petite-friendly inseam, along with four other inseam options, limiting the need for alterations.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Harlem Wizards are a high-energy basketball team known for combining athleticism, comedy, and crowd engagement in an entertaining, family-friendly game.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These run on electricity, which activates a magnetic field that heats pans and food but leaves burners cool to the touch.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2026
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Crafted from enameled cast iron, the dish is designed to provide steady, even heat for cooking meats and vegetables.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Together in a bowl or plate, beans and greens have enough complexity and umami to please carnivores and vegetarians alike.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Visited by Megan Braden-Perry Quirky, colorful interiors at the Virgin Hotel in the Central Business District are sure to please design-lovers.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The world record landed in the middle of a heated high school relay race that had captured the attention of the stadium announcer and most of the fans.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Amenities and experiences Most of my afternoons were spent idling at the heated infinity pool, glass of African wine in hand, overlooking the crater.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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This propulsive documentary follows Climate Defiance and founder Michael Greenberg’s unabashedly disruptive protests, expressing their fervent and urgent demands for climate action in the spaces — and faces — of industry executives and politicians exacerbating the crisis.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The reality is that Medicare and Social Security enjoy fervent public support.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The first two seasons of Euphoria delighted fashion fanatics with iconic vintage pieces and other Easter eggs.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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