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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
Graham Averill, Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
Another luxury take on har gau involves lobster that comes with a dropper of warm lobster butter meant to be injected into each dumpling.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
High pressure builds in and temperatures will continue to warm over the coming days.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Partly because the Nuptse was warm, but mostly because the jacket looked great with jeans and a pair of Timberland boots.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
Another luxury take on har gau involves lobster that comes with a dropper of warm lobster butter meant to be injected into each dumpling.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Meyers will be writing and directing the film herself, so prepare your hearts to be warmed.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
High pressure builds in and temperatures will continue to warm over the coming days.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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Instructor Peggie Moore is passionate about working with students of every age, size, shape and ability.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kubota is passionate about water, food and the environment.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While not all offices or remote cultures may support a ‘bring your pet to work day,’ there are some easy ways to create a more pet-friendly culture that drives a sense of belonging and increases organizational reputation.—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Host a Pottery or Clay Night Air-dry or oven-bake clay is beginner-friendly and perfect for a cozy craft night.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead of focusing only on elite events, some organizers now include family relays, beginner heats, and clearer judging explanations.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The image became visible again when the material was immersed in ice water or gradually heated.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mark this one down as a turning point where the NFL no longer appears concerned with playing it safe or trying to please everyone in the room.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Luxe Package also comes standard, bringing along comforts like heated floors, water filtration, continuous hot water and a HEPA air filter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a heated outdoor pool, as well as access to the fitness center.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Within Disney, there is fervent hope the company can find a way to use its various properties to offer versions of the Super Bowl telecast that are tailored to different audiences, which could include sports die-hards or kids and families.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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To a dog, our fervent and prolonged goodbyes at the front door might seem as peculiar and impenetrable as the greetings of an orca do to us.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Next on the line is a woman who is more gracious to Kendrick, but didn’t seem to get the memo that the East Coast-West Coast rivalry ended decades ago.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 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,
3 Feb. 2026
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Smirk flies under the banner ‘Make Fun, Not War’ and delights to needle and tweak the NFL and the gravitas of its Big Game.—
Greg Cote
February 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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