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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
Hali Smith
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Climate change is increasing the intensity of hurricanes, as warmer sea water evaporates more easily, providing fuel for these storms; warmer air can also hold much more water, leading to heavier rainfall.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 June 2026
Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The cop warming her hands around a coffee.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
When surface level temperatures in the ocean are warmer than normal, however, the winds can weaken and possibly change direction.
—Hali Smith
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Climate change is increasing the intensity of hurricanes, as warmer sea water evaporates more easily, providing fuel for these storms; warmer air can also hold much more water, leading to heavier rainfall.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 June 2026
Verb
Experts say the findings are crucial for making plans about floods and coastal infrastructure as the planet warms.
—Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The cop warming her hands around a coffee.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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The primary suite delivers dual spa baths, heated floors, custom closets, and a private balcony, while floor-to-ceiling glass windows, expansive terraces, and canyon and city views create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Patrick Clancy Go Fund Me There were some heated moments in the hearing, as lawyers sparred over whether Lindsay Clancy's parents and sister should be allowed in the courtroom before they're called to testify.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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It was captured as monarch and his eldest son visited the Natural History Museum in London to kick off the countdown to COP30, the annual United Nations climate change summit to be held the following month in Brazil, as both are passionate advocates for the environment.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
21 June 2026
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Alejandra Gomez, the executive director of the non-profit LUCHA, says that the moratorium emerged from the passionate advocacy of many Arizonans—and in the face of fierce counter-lobbying from the data center industry led by former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
19 June 2026
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The Strawberry Music Festival is a family-friendly bluegrass music fest held over several days in Grass Valley.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The polished stainless steel construction delivers fast, even heating on every cooktop - including induction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Instead, the paper itself is coated with dye crystals that render in color when heated—similar to how thermal printheads in monochrome label printers work.—
M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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The post, and the idea of them as a couple, did not please the Bravo faithful.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest lend an auteur’s touch to the material, creating something that stands on its own while still bearing some of the MCU’s crowd pleasing flourishes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Her fans are among the most fervent and devoted consumers on the planet.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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The owners were gracious enough to give us a detailed tour of the enormous space and its outstanding collection of artworks.—
Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Canadians live up to their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this stunning drive into a lifelong memory.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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