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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
William Harwood, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The design for the Classic Boot was born on the beaches of California, and were originally made to keep surfers warm after early-morning sessions and has since become an staple of West Coast style.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
By Friday, skies are expected to gradually clear, with sunshine returning and temperatures warming slightly.
—Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Mars was once a warmer, wetter world, but for water to exist on the surface, a much higher atmospheric pressure is required than what is present today.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The design for the Classic Boot was born on the beaches of California, and were originally made to keep surfers warm after early-morning sessions and has since become an staple of West Coast style.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Verb
Social brings them in, the lead magnet warms them up, then email does the work.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
By Friday, skies are expected to gradually clear, with sunshine returning and temperatures warming slightly.
—Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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Tastad explained that their design team has extensive experience with the brand and is passionate about digging into its archives for design inspiration and re-imagining many of the vintage styles.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Becker has long been passionate about this subject, sensitive to the common critique that California native plants look less than spectacular come summertime.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Museums, statues and sculptures dedicated to Andersen’s life and stories thread through cyclist- and pedestrian-friendly streets, giving the city a fairytale atmosphere that feels woven into the architecture itself.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Salustri books a cottage at one of the last remaining mom-and-pop stays in Islamorada, White Gate Court, a pet-friendly collection of cottages with its own private beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Researchers can push materials toward this state without heating them.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Those times when things got heated What’s an NBA season without a little beef?—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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This party punch is sure to please any crowd.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s taken place in a heated onsite barn under UV lights.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Two Indiana Pacers fans, identified as Grace and Michael, were caught on camera having a heated discussion in which Grace looked annoyed.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Their fervent belief in this plan requires, almost incidentally, tearing apart the Democratic Party in order to save it.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Non-plastic goods are usually more expensive for the business, and less user friendly for the customer–a lose-lose situation for all but the most fervent eco-crusader.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Branham recalled how raucous the crowd was and how gracious Busch was interacting with fans.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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There’s an art to being a gracious guest.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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