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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
Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Each one features a head-warming hood, along with various piping colors and icons such as a pink bow and yellow duck.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Embr Wave is a personal thermostat for your wrist that activates your thermal senses at the touch of a button through the use of precise cooling and warming sensations.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The far north is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet.
—David Balton, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The finish is warming and tickles the back of the mouth with a lingering thread of saffron spice.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The region has seen powerful hurricanes created by warming temperatures in the Atlantic and Gulf, which push mountains of sea water into the coasts and dissolve miles of sandy beaches.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The addition of smoky mezcal, bright citrus from Cointreau, and warming jerk bitters captures the spirit of these celebrations.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The bay is warming faster than the surrounding ocean.
—Serena C. McIlwain, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
Verb
The cop warming her hands around a coffee.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Each one features a head-warming hood, along with various piping colors and icons such as a pink bow and yellow duck.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Embr Wave is a personal thermostat for your wrist that activates your thermal senses at the touch of a button through the use of precise cooling and warming sensations.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The far north is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet.
—David Balton, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The finish is warming and tickles the back of the mouth with a lingering thread of saffron spice.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The region has seen powerful hurricanes created by warming temperatures in the Atlantic and Gulf, which push mountains of sea water into the coasts and dissolve miles of sandy beaches.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The addition of smoky mezcal, bright citrus from Cointreau, and warming jerk bitters captures the spirit of these celebrations.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The bay is warming faster than the surrounding ocean.
—Serena C. McIlwain, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 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 polished stainless steel construction delivers fast, even heating on every cooktop - including induction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The corresponding measurement for heating is called heating seasonal performance factor.—
Moncef Krarti,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The fiber content helps slow digestion and keeps the meal feeling satisfying for longer.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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Mounted on an axis, the silver wheels with satisfying notches in them can be rotated, pushed side-to-side, and back-and-forth.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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At its peak, On the Border operated over 150 restaurants and became known for sizzling fajitas, tableside chips and signature margaritas.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Hot Grills And Fire Pits The smell of sizzling meat often draws pets toward grills and fire pits.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest lend an auteur’s touch to the material, creating something that stands on its own while still bearing some of the MCU’s crowd pleasing flourishes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Start by picking a film that fits the season and your guests, like a crowd-pleasing summer blockbuster, a cult classic, or a vintage thriller.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The water-safe fabric held up without complaint through a sweltering trip to Washington, and survived the enthusiastic poolside grip of my toddler niece, who wrestled it from me while everyone was splashing around.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Coolcationing — choosing cooler-climate trips over sweltering Mediterranean summers — is pushing travelers toward Central Europe, Nordic countries and southern hemisphere destinations where the calendar flips the seasons.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Spend the day paddling the spring-fed river, cooling off with a swim, or embracing the nostalgia of a place that’s been delighting visitors since the 1940s.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
16 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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