Definition of warm-bloodednext

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Recent Examples of warm-blooded The new world screwworm is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the fresh wounds of warm-blooded animals, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Brayden Garcia july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 The parasite fly’s larvae, which feeds within the wounds of warm-blooded animals, was first detected in a calf in Zavala County at the start of last month, marking the first case in the country’s livestock in about five decades. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Attracted to the smell, the flies will lay eggs in open wounds on warm-blooded animals, and within hours the eggs hatch as the worms burrow in a screw-like pattern into the flesh to feed, according to the advisory. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 How screwworms hurt animals The New World screwworm makes warm-blooded animals sick when the adult female deposits eggs into an open wound or a mucous membrane, like in the eye or nose. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for warm-blooded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm-blooded
Adjective
  • That means typically warmer water, such as around Indonesia, moves east to a normally cooler part of the Pacific, near Peru — pushed along by Kelvin waves.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This August was Earth’s hottest on record and could mark the start of a record-breaking warm stretch that would likely culminate in a record-hot 2027 — and possibly 2026 — globally.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • That’s why the defense of Taylor from inside these walls is so passionate among those who know him.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hadder is passionate about supporting Boise’s local raptor population, and a student of the region’s history in bringing back birds of prey.
    Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
Adjective
  • Greengrass surrounds Garfield with actors who deliver bigger performances, like Jarvis as the brutish but shrewd Tyler, and Bell as the fervent Ball.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Egged on by fervent commentary from the announcer, fans cheered, jumped and waved Germany flags at the Berlin Arena to help the home team keep its momentum going.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • More likely she was hooked by the subliminal stirrings and emotional undertow of the music.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Everything is emotional close-up, emotional close-up, shot, counter shot.
    Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Warm-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm-blooded. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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