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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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2
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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
It's been unseasonably warm and a cool down is needed to kick start good bass fishing.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
After the weekend freeze, temperatures are expected to warm rapidly next week, the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The Duchess of Sussex also discussed her regular barefoot-and-jeans look and her more casual, warm way of greeting guests in her 2022 Netflix series, Harry & Meghan.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
It's been unseasonably warm and a cool down is needed to kick start good bass fishing.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Park staff met with an uninjured Strommer, who was then driven to the summit to be warmed and evaluated, the department said.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
After the weekend freeze, temperatures are expected to warm rapidly next week, the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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With more than 33 billion plays and one of the most passionate fanbases on the Roblox platform, Grow a Garden is a game where players cultivate thriving gardens, trade crops, decorate worlds, and collaborate in seasonal events.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both are impeccably made and performed and will have passionate supporters.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In response, Delaware last March passed a law to make the state more alluring, to which Texas quickly counter-punched with an even friendlier law.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The other side of this has been the money in the industry’s pivot first to cheaper talk shows, which don’t innovate enough to merit much critique, and now to a second pivot to turn those interview shows into video series, which makes podcasts more friendly on TikTok and Instagram and YouTube.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wrobleski was heated as he was corralled back to the mound.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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There’s always someone around the corner who’s eager to please you.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Total Wine & More’s 2025 advent calendar of wine features varietals from all over the world that are sure to please even the pickiest oenophile.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Their aurora borealis tours include midnight snacks as well as coffee and tea, plus access to a cozy campfire and a heated yurt.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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Musk, who helped start OpenAI in 2015, is in a heated legal dispute with Altman and now runs competing artificial intelligence startup xAI.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The instrumentals are as intricate and lush as her fervent vocal runs, which rise and collapse within seconds.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Shawnee, a slate of Democratic-leaning candidates bested their conservative rivals, fueled by fervent voter support for tax rebate programs and infrastructure projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our recipe hails from Mary Ada Marshall, a resident of Smith Island, who was gracious enough to share her recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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For example, Juliette Binoche was gracious enough to come this year.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Nancy Bernstorff and Terri Lopez, both from Ramona, said they were delighted by Truett’s artwork.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The buttery shortbread dough, coated twice in powdered sugar, creates a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s sure to delight.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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