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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
Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2025
But summer is its own sweet spot with warm water, canyon views in every direction, and rapids that strike the perfect balance between splashy and smooth.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Jade Walker, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
As a result of that warming trend, high temperatures could trend 10 to 15 degrees above average over the weekend in the San Joaquin Valley, the National Weather Service’s Hanford office said via Twitter on Thursday.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
He has been given a warm welcome in the Middle East and touted his foreign policy goals for the region.
—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2025
But summer is its own sweet spot with warm water, canyon views in every direction, and rapids that strike the perfect balance between splashy and smooth.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Verb
While melting ice sheets have driven roughly two-thirds of longer-term sea level rise, last year — the planet’s hottest on record — the two factors flipped, making ocean warming the main driver.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
As a result of that warming trend, high temperatures could trend 10 to 15 degrees above average over the weekend in the San Joaquin Valley, the National Weather Service’s Hanford office said via Twitter on Thursday.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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It’s been possible, but hard to find Fettercairn from independent bottlers in the United States, and those who seek it out are passionate about it, Boice said.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Gabriella is a cousin of King Charles through her father Prince Michael's side of the family and a passionate musician who played an advisory role around the musical performances for Kate's Together at Christmas carol service in December at Westminster Abbey.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Hussain has a friendly, reassuring presence, making the already-simple recipes even less intimidating.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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In cold weather, the device runs in reverse to heat the inside space.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Simply defrost overnight in the fridge, or heat it up for 30 seconds in the microwave.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
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It's even claimed to reduce the creation of contrails, which will please some conspiracy theorists.—
David Szondy
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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Do the citizens of the United States really want food, health care, housing, clean air and water, cancer research and much more taken away from us in order to have a military parade to please the president?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The topic garnered passionate and heated discourse from council members and the mayor. City Council member Cheryl Littlejohn took to the podium during the public comment period to give a speech expressing her own disappointment and frustration about the policy and city operations.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence in prison after being convicted on three felony counts for shooting Megan Thee Stallion during a heated dispute outside a Hollywood Hills party in July 2020.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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But, whatever the White House and its most fervent allies insisted at the time, the Signal chat was a major embarrassment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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Perry was also quite gracious when another fan in the crowd handed her an album to sign.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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And yet when people need a portal into or proxy for spiritual awakening, Alice Coltrane’s music often becomes integral, a newfound household name, because her staggered textures are gracious enough to accommodate both the ascetic and the philistine.—
Harmony Holiday,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Previous videos showing young kids reacting to dads getting new haircuts, and one of a wife responding with shock to her husband shaving, have delighted the internet before.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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And two and a half centuries later, Jane’s stories continue to delight readers and inspire creators like Hornby and Langan.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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