Synonyms of warm-ups

warm-ups

noun

plural of warm-up

as in preludes

a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event

the couple's initial exchange of insults proved to be only a warm-up for their booze-fueled fight later that night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preludes
• preliminaries
• overtures
• prologues
• curtain-raisers
• preambles
• countdowns
• starts
• lead-ins
• run-ups
• kickoffs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of warm-ups

Use the following four-part framework to customize your warm-ups to best meet your needs. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Last season, while in charge at Burnley, Scott Parker also played music during warm-ups and ball-work phases of sessions — and, like the Italian, his staff paused the tunes for tactical sessions. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

An hour before curtain at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, acrobats tumble, juggle and test a towering Chinese pole, turning warm-ups for ‘Water for Elephants’ into a mini-circus. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Morning workouts may boost mood, sleep, and weight loss, but require warm-ups and adequate fueling. — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 27 Aug. 2026

Kittle was back at practice and broke down the team huddle at the conclusion of warm-ups. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

In the first moments of the first episode, Simon is doing these actor warm-ups. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026

As Summit players had passed through the southeast gate and into warm-ups, the crowd pushed closer to the barriers. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026

Proper warm-ups and nutrition are universally essential, especially after breaks, to ensure player safety and career longevity. — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026