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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
Terrance Friday, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Expect warming Scottish fare of venison pies, sea trout, sticky date pudding, and an extraordinary whisky list, including house exclusives like the secret-recipe Badger Juice, only available on property.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
And with temperatures warming, further expansion could lead to dire ecological consequences.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
Though respondents from both parties are warming toward China, that shift is particularly pronounced among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, the report said.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The moss also absorbs and stores planet-warming carbon dioxide.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The sun was just warming the horizon as Mark Pieper left his house near his cattle ranch on a crisp February morning.
—Arielle Zionts, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The lake has been shrinking for decades as farmers divert melting snow and rain for crops and cattle, and climate change is altering weather patterns across the West, warming temperatures, increasing evaporation and reducing snowpack.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Looking ahead, there is a trend of gradually warming weather through the week thanks to high pressures settling over the state, according to NWS Melbourne.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
There are emergency warming shelters in Cheboygan County for those who have been displaced, according to the state Emergency Management and Homeland Security agency.
—Terrance Friday, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Expect warming Scottish fare of venison pies, sea trout, sticky date pudding, and an extraordinary whisky list, including house exclusives like the secret-recipe Badger Juice, only available on property.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
And with temperatures warming, further expansion could lead to dire ecological consequences.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
Though respondents from both parties are warming toward China, that shift is particularly pronounced among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, the report said.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The moss also absorbs and stores planet-warming carbon dioxide.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The sun was just warming the horizon as Mark Pieper left his house near his cattle ranch on a crisp February morning.
—Arielle Zionts, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The lake has been shrinking for decades as farmers divert melting snow and rain for crops and cattle, and climate change is altering weather patterns across the West, warming temperatures, increasing evaporation and reducing snowpack.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Looking ahead, there is a trend of gradually warming weather through the week thanks to high pressures settling over the state, according to NWS Melbourne.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 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.—
semafor.com,
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
Verb
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The article said that climate change is heating the Earth more each year.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Through this process, a bio-oil rich in hydrocarbons was extracted by heating the material in the absence of oxygen.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If Lowery takes just a little bit too long to get to the main event, the getting there is still satisfying enough thanks to his stars and their exceptional chemistry.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Serve these pitas with chips or fresh fruit for a satisfying meal.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, Chili’s Bar & Grill—long known for its Big Mouth Burgers, sizzling fajitas, Margarita of the Month, and famously generous portions which rival fast food prices—is joining the chicken sandwich war with The Big Crispy.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Inside Akal Travel Center, a 24-hour truck stop on Wyoming’s high plains, the smells of sizzling garlic and earthy curry powder permeate the air.—
David Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Given how cautious and people-pleasing Grace is, that feels out of character.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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Once in office, Bondi took on the difficult task of leading the Justice Department while also pleasing the president.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Indeed, many were dressed for it, wearing tennis shoes and baseball caps to evade the sweltering sun.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Both-side ocean views mesmerize, yet Marquee lacks a full cover for many tables on sweltering, windy, or rainy days.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her response only fueled the trend further, delighting fans who were already treating her as an unofficial icon of success.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ball circled the rim twice before dropping on Friday night, delighting Duke and its fans and crushing LSU.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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“Warming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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