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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
Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Reviewers rave about the comfort, especially for pairing with shorts, skirts, and dresses in warmer weather.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Eastham warming shelters open Community support has also been on display at the local library, which has been operating as a warming shelter and reached capacity throughout the day.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Much warmer weather than normal in Colorado's Rocky Mountains resulted in a very late opening at the end of January.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Reviewers rave about the comfort, especially for pairing with shorts, skirts, and dresses in warmer weather.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Shadow went out and came back later with some fluff — soft material such as pine needles, moss or grass — to warm and cushion the egg.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Eastham warming shelters open Community support has also been on display at the local library, which has been operating as a warming shelter and reached capacity throughout the day.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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For all the federation’s failings, Kuper remains a passionate follower of World Cup soccer.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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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,
23 Feb. 2026
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At the base of Mount Annupuri, the hotel is perfectly positioned for guests to jump straight on a gondola and onto the slopes, with countless ski and snowboard trails, high-quality off-piste powder skiing, and scenic family-friendly routes through the forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Raglan is a charming surf town on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island where the vibes are laidback and friendly.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The process of pasteurization, heating milk to a specific temperature for a set period of time, kills harmful organisms responsible for diseases such as listeriosis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria, Q fever, and brucellosis, according to the FDA.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The bread is traditionally made, with dough mixed by hand, then heated by coals from the fire, buried in sand, covered with more coals and left for 30 minutes.—
Henry Haselock,
TheWeek,
27 Feb. 2026
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Short trips, opportunities to learn, plus meeting new faces will please you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Suffice it to say, there’s something to please every palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Paramount and Netflix were locked in a months-long heated bidding war over WBD, which had fallen into financial disrepair.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Dudamel’s approach was not, as his Beethoven has generally become, filled with fervent intensity in the moment.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The owners’ fervent desire for a salary cap and the players being resolute in their opposition to a cap is often cited as the main point of contention between the sides.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Knight Acknowledged the Bond Between the Teams Even while addressing a situation that could easily breed division, Knight was gracious toward her male counterparts.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Alternatively, it can be maintained as a gracious single-family home with easy access to Bonn, Cologne, and Frankfurt.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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Performances at the Spellbound by Magic Castle experience are guaranteed not only to delight longtime magic fans but also to impress and convert the skeptical.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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