as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a warm-blooded defense of everyone's right to free speech
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Recent Examples of warm-blooded
The bacteria ends up in our waters from the gastrointestinal tracts of people and warm-blooded animals.
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
As the snail makes its way to a fish, it then can be passed on to a warm-blooded vertebrate such as a bird or human.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
The worms have a life cycle that involves living inside three hosts: first, the trumpet snail; then, a fish; and finally a warm-blooded vertebrate like birds or humans that are unlucky enough to eat the infected fish.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The flatworms first infect the snail, then a fish, and finally a warm-blooded vertebrate, like a bird or a human, that consumes the infected fish.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
As the snail makes its way to a fish, it then can be passed on to a warm-blooded vertebrate such as a bird or human.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
The worms have a life cycle that involves living inside three hosts: first, the trumpet snail; then, a fish; and finally a warm-blooded vertebrate like birds or humans that are unlucky enough to eat the infected fish.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The flatworms first infect the snail, then a fish, and finally a warm-blooded vertebrate, like a bird or a human, that consumes the infected fish.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm-blooded
Adjective
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Garages can be much warmer than the rest of homes due to poor insulation.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Since the 1950s, average temperatures in July have trended roughly 2.7 degrees warmer, according to the weather service.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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When colleges support these efforts, faculty champions are able to build powerful partnerships around campus, while passionate students find creative and effective ways to connect with their peers.—
Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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New hotels, restaurants, shops, and bars staffed by passionate locals and patronized by an in-the-know clientele have begun to push Nice back into the spotlight.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Mister Tramps This Research Boulevard bar is known for its early morning crowds, fervent cheering, and camaraderie among Tottenham Hotspur FC supporters.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 July 2025
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The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach even received the support of Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, despite Pearl’s fervent support for President Donald Trump.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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They are then adopted out to be a pet or are placed in police, fire and EMS stations to provide emotional support.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The vote dashed the hopes of those with the 156-year-old Art Academy, who gave emotional pleas in recent weeks to city leaders for help.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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“Warm-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm-blooded. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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