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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
Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
During the composting process, these microorganisms use up oxygen and generate heat, which is why the center of compost piles feels warm.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
And every additional increase of 0.1 degrees between 1.5 and 3 degrees of warming results in an additional 2% of the global glacier mass being lost, the study predicts.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
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Adjective
One of the best new openings on the French Riviera, Arev St. Tropez stands out for its bold, intimate atmosphere and exceptional hospitality, with warm, attentive staff always on hand to enhance the guest experience.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
During the composting process, these microorganisms use up oxygen and generate heat, which is why the center of compost piles feels warm.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, researchers are developing heat-resistant hybrid corals better suited for warming seas, according to National Geographic.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
And every additional increase of 0.1 degrees between 1.5 and 3 degrees of warming results in an additional 2% of the global glacier mass being lost, the study predicts.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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And to the passionate fans who’ve boldly joined us on this journey — THANK YOU.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
12 June 2025
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Formula 1 Key Takeaways Formula 1 Is Luxury’s Most Sophisticated Customer Acquisition Platform While other sports offer visibility, F1 provides 800 million passionate consumers who are aligned with standards that truly make a luxury product.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The family friendly festival from noon to 6:30 p.m. will feature bands performing Americana, rock, hip hop, blues and folk.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Raw milk and cheese Pasteurization kills bacteria and viruses in dairy products by heating them to 161 degrees Farenheit.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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This space is fully air-conditioned and heated, and is attached to the main house.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Politics is a service business and Trump and his Capitol Hill allies are aiming to please the customer.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2025
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Any shift on the key issues could topple the high-wire act needed to please House and Senate Republicans.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
7 June 2025
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In a dramatic and unprecedented move Tuesday, the Florida Board of Governors voted 10–6 to reject Santa J. Ono’s nomination as the University of Florida’s next president in a heated session that more closely resembled a Senate confirmation hearing than the typical rubber-stamp vote.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Nine maps were submitted by citizens, Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons said during heated debate at Tuesday’s meeting.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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Habba in the past served as a personal lawyer to President Trump and remains a fervent supporter.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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The clandestine network selected Pilecki, a 39-year-old veteran and fervent Polish nationalist, to infiltrate Auschwitz, report on its operations and organize fellow prisoners with the object of overthrowing the German camp’s superintendents.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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Everyone on set was so gracious and created such a safe space.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
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Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Messi delighted the home crowd at Chase Stadium with a pair of golazos, one in each half.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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For as long as hungry birds have swooped from the saloon’s leafy branches to stalk diners’ steak fries, Le Tub, the kitschy-divey national treasure on Hollywood’s Intracoastal Waterway, has delighted and polarized locals with tacky decor and huge hamburgers.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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