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as in heating
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 satisfying
to give satisfaction to
my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart
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Recent Examples of warming
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Add climate change into the mix and Boulay said January is the fastest warming month in Minnesota — an impact that can easily snowball into even warmer winters.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Chai tea and warming clove notes develop to spice up the palate.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
To improve overall system efficiency, the generator also directs waste heat toward warming the cabin in cold weather.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Highs in South Dakota will drop into the teens and 20s Saturday, warming slightly Sunday, while North Dakota will remain well below normal for the weekend.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12 Jan. 2026
The two shared a heart-warming moment following Chalamet's win, too.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Andermatt is also considered one of the most snow-sure destinations in the Alps—storms tend to stack up here, snow quality holds for weeks, and the season often stretches well into April, a growing rarity in Europe as lower-elevation resorts grapple with warming winters.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Some areas are warming faster than others—the warmest areas included the South Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans, and the Southern Ocean.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
When conditions change — from warming air, shifting snowfall, or warmer ocean waters reaching glacier fronts — these fast-moving outlets can respond dramatically, affecting how quickly Greenland loses ice.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Add climate change into the mix and Boulay said January is the fastest warming month in Minnesota — an impact that can easily snowball into even warmer winters.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Chai tea and warming clove notes develop to spice up the palate.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
To improve overall system efficiency, the generator also directs waste heat toward warming the cabin in cold weather.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Highs in South Dakota will drop into the teens and 20s Saturday, warming slightly Sunday, while North Dakota will remain well below normal for the weekend.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12 Jan. 2026
The two shared a heart-warming moment following Chalamet's win, too.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Andermatt is also considered one of the most snow-sure destinations in the Alps—storms tend to stack up here, snow quality holds for weeks, and the season often stretches well into April, a growing rarity in Europe as lower-elevation resorts grapple with warming winters.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Some areas are warming faster than others—the warmest areas included the South Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans, and the Southern Ocean.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warming
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
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semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Homsido Infrared Wooden Home Sauna The private sauna also has a dedicated foot-heating panel that operates separately from the rest of the unit.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Ukraine battled Sunday to restore power to tens of thousands of people left without heating in bitterly cold temperatures after a week of intense Russian attacks that have brought the country’s energy infrastructure to its knees.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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What to Serve With Tortilla Soup This soup makes a satisfying meal on its own, especially when loaded with toppings.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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Starting with a focus on low-profile mechanical keyboards, the brand refined the balance between slim portability and satisfying key travel—an area long defined by compromise.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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As their hot hookups and sexting deepen into a real relationship, the two hockey stars are forced to keep their sizzling romance secret due to their very public careers, and the fear of how coming out would impact their professional and private lives.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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The egg stuck, sizzling, on the edge of the stovepipe, which toppled toward my bare legs.—
Patrick F. McManus,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2025
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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The actress and comedian almost singlehandedly revived the Golden Globes telecast last year with a hosting gig that did the near-impossible feat of pleasing a room full of A-listers and seemingly everyone who watched on TV.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To avoid the sweltering temperatures of the peak summer season, Ange suggests travelers visit in April, May, September, or October.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) has becom reclusive, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Jan. 2026
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The store opened in the summer of 2024, before the divisive president’s second election, delighting fans with offering plenty of stickers, clothing, signs and other items to proclaim their devotion.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2026
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Pamela Anderson has spent the last couple of years surprising and delighting us with a gorgeous new chapter in her beauty history.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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