as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
the warmed towels that the attendant handed us were a nice touch
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as in heated
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 pleased
to give satisfaction to
my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart
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Recent Examples of warmed
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through and just starting to break down, 6 to 8 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2003, Rodriguez released this airy, barely there musk, warmed by silky amber and breezy floral notes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Once the snow melted and temperatures warmed, the mudbugs were fully grown and shedding their shells, resulting in soft crawfish that are no good for consumption.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Jones warmed into his offense in the third quarter and finished with 12 points, but Smith and Giddey struggled to connect on their shots.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In the nearly two decades since Bretherton boarded that plane, the globe has warmed by roughly half a degree Celsius.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
After finishing the 2025 season at 34-14-11, Pareja’s seat has warmed.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
As the climate has warmed, the glacier has retreated and carved off chunks of ice faster than ever before — significantly contributing to sea levels that are rising from Europe to the Pacific Islands, according to NASA.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mulching is typically done in late spring once the soil has warmed and after frost begins in the fall to blanket the soil against the cold.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through and just starting to break down, 6 to 8 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2003, Rodriguez released this airy, barely there musk, warmed by silky amber and breezy floral notes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Once the snow melted and temperatures warmed, the mudbugs were fully grown and shedding their shells, resulting in soft crawfish that are no good for consumption.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Jones warmed into his offense in the third quarter and finished with 12 points, but Smith and Giddey struggled to connect on their shots.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In the nearly two decades since Bretherton boarded that plane, the globe has warmed by roughly half a degree Celsius.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
After finishing the 2025 season at 34-14-11, Pareja’s seat has warmed.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
As the climate has warmed, the glacier has retreated and carved off chunks of ice faster than ever before — significantly contributing to sea levels that are rising from Europe to the Pacific Islands, according to NASA.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmed
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Strickland architects references the history of the site throughout the hotel’s design, using elemental materials like earth, water, stone, wood, and copper to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Today your thoughts are warm, friendly and generous.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Expect countless laps around the 45-meter saltwater stretch, always heated to a comfortable temperature and lined with more loungers than hotel guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The church was reportedly heated with propane cylinders, but the exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation, state troopers said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tongues tested, palates finally pleased, the adventurers decided that this was as good a place to stop as any.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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That pleased Republicans who had called for his resignation.—
Dana Ferguson,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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This is the third visit to San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House for the Woodward Center’s PET Program, which delighted families last fall with a Halloween visit, including therapy pets in costumes manning special treat stations.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bob Dylan, too, passed through, once working with a local shipbuilder on a custom wooden schooner called Water Pearl, delighted that the unbothered locals did not recognize him.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
14 Feb. 2026
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But ultimately, the bill satisfied enough legislators to pass both chambers.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the dance floor, guests played games of mahjong, sang karaoke and feasted on spring rolls, roast duck and other delicacies while sipping Hennessy cocktails inspired by the Year of the Fire Horse.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, New England feasted on the easiest schedule in the league.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It’s best suited for beginners and sensitive skin.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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This finish is well-suited for classic interiors, vintage pieces, statement hardware, and other decor that doesn't shy away from attention.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Warmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmed. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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