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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
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Hooded Jacket This water-repellent and wind-resistant puffer jacket is designed to keep you warm in cold climates, but that’s not the only reason to grab it today.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Winter Spiced Cranberry takes the classic lemon-lime flavor for which Sprite is known and loved and adds a touch of warming spices along with a just a hint of zingy cranberry flavor.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Inspired by Tehran’s kabab houses, Berenjak is a warm and candle-lit dining experience built around sharing.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Hooded Jacket This water-repellent and wind-resistant puffer jacket is designed to keep you warm in cold climates, but that’s not the only reason to grab it today.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
In winter, Montréal slips into snow-globe mode, all candlelit bistros and cozy gastropubs serving warming local classics from gourmet poutine to tourtière.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Winter Spiced Cranberry takes the classic lemon-lime flavor for which Sprite is known and loved and adds a touch of warming spices along with a just a hint of zingy cranberry flavor.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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By platforming industry experts and passionate entrepreneurs, Ducard is helping Pinterest expand into new arenas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Boosting Confidence in Feeding Choices As someone who loves being a mom, Cardi B is equally passionate about advocating for other mothers, especially those who are new to the gig.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Will that mean a five-year, $150 million deal or a more club-friendly contract around $130 million?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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That is particularly true if clothing is washed in cold water and the water doesn’t need to be heated.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Happily Ever After, things get heated between the two during an awkward car ride.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s so much to love about this crowd-pleasing appetizer—here are a few ways to dial up the flavor, save time, and enjoy this dip in new ways.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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McGuire and Kansas head coach Lance Leipold could be seen having a heated discussion after the game.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The bathrooms are all marble with heated flooring and assistance bars.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In monetizing each listen, Spotify gave artists distinct incentives to cultivate fervent fan loyalty.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, Loyd alerted the Mercury’s fervent crowd, known for rattling opponents, its mojo wouldn’t work on this foe.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The comments section quickly sided with the gracious host.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The influencer was gracious about her departure, though.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cornelia joined the pair towards the end of their dance, which delighted judge Kym, who praised the way the trio kicked off the night.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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