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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
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Show up on Wednesday evenings during warm months for an outdoor barbecue on the expansive main lawn.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Lauren Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Transfer broccoli rice to a platter and serve warm or room temperature.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Show up on Wednesday evenings during warm months for an outdoor barbecue on the expansive main lawn.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Around the world, countries like Germany and Canada already have millions of balcony solar units in use, simultaneously lowering planet-warming emissions and the cost of electricity for working families.
—Lauren Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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One of our clients is passionate about astronomy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her government is to scrap a lethal arms exports ban in the coming weeks to promote Japan's defense industry and cooperation with the United States and other friendly nations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Your community gains volume alongside the Moon bouncing into your friendly 11th house, so your team brainstorm or group chat may suddenly gain momentum regarding an upcoming project.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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That testing counts both Delta-9 THC and compounds that can turn into THC when heated or smoked.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Add the steak to the skillet, toss to combine, and heat through, about 5 minutes.—
Anna Butler,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Perk up your party with an appetizer that’s sure to please the crowd.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Here revelers can soak up the sun, nibble on snacks from Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Grill (which houses a decadent 13,000-bottle wine cellar), or take in the panorama of the mountains above or the scene at the multilevel heated pool below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his confirmation hearing, Mullin struck a soft tone on some of the administration's most contentious policies, but his combative style was seen in a heated exchange with the committee chair.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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If your kid’s fervent desire is to grow up to be a CTU lobbyist or organizer, that talent will come in handy.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kurdish towns were among the most fervent sites of protests in 2022 following the death in custody of a Kurdish-Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even as nearly every impact name in the room around him received a nice handout from the Walton-Penner ownership group, Franklin-Myers continued to remain gracious to Denver and never careened around in public with his demands for a new contract.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the most notable reply came from Crumbl itself, which took a gracious approach rather than a defensive one.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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This contemporary, topical story touches on many current hot button issues while delighting audiences with memorable songs and explosive dances.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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