warming 1 of 2

adjective

as in boiling

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verb

present participle of warm
1
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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2
as in satisfying
to give satisfaction to my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart

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Recent Examples of warming
Verb
Though the picture is mixed for the congressional hopefuls, general sentiments toward democratic socialist candidates and ideas may be warming. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 War compounds the pressures created by warming water, coastal construction, industrial activity, desalination and routine shipping. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Of course, rescheduling work hours or sports tournaments, much like shifting crops or fishing practices amid warming oceans, doesn’t address the fundamental issues contributing to more extreme weather or reduce the overall risks. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 The ocean is already warming along with the atmosphere, without additional waste heat from data centers. — Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 The weather should remain mostly dry through the rest of the week, with temperatures near or slightly below normal before warming over the weekend. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 One is the Continent’s connection to the rapidly warming Arctic. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The West is warming faster than the country overall, which ultimately means less water available for farmers, businesses and residents, Peter Goble, assistant state climatologist for Colorado, told USA TODAY earlier this year. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 The temperatures across the area are expected to begin warming again starting in the middle of next week. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warming
  1. boiling
  2. heating
  3. satisfying
  4. sizzling
  5. pleasing
  6. sweltering
  7. delighting
  8. broiling
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of boiling
Verb
  • Because the dye naturally attaches to the fabric, manufacturers can perform the process at room temperature rather than heating large volumes of water and chemicals.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Uncertainty also comes from estimates of the total amount of radioactive material heating the mantle.
    — James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of heating
Verb
  • For kiddos and adults, fruit serves as a healthy alternative to candy, delivering vitamins, fiber, and hydration while satisfying sweet cravings.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The facility found several ways to limit operating and construction costs, which kept fees relatively low while still satisfying the demands of its residents.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • Much of the Bay Area is set to see sizzling summer weather this weekend as temperatures hit the triple digits, but coastal areas will mostly avoid the swelter with much more temperate conditions.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Somewhat suspiciously, a day after blasting 808 feet worth of homers amid a 4-for-5, 5-RBI day, Goodman sizzling bat was not in the lineup in Sunday’s 8-1 victory that was highlighted by Kyle Freeland’s first career complete game.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of sizzling
Verb
  • Nostalgic without being at all reactionary, Mitchell’s riotously crowd-pleasing blockbuster takes both of Greg and Denise’s conflicting wishes to heart.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Former Angels executives, however, can recite chapter and verse the difficulty of pleasing Moreno.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • Under the black cape, trash can helmet and ample body armor straight out of a low-budget sci-fi film, Binface’s alter-ego is Jon Harvey, a middle-aged comedian who has spent much of the campaign trying to keep his cool during a sweltering summer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The matriarch shares a sweltering tent with 18 others, mostly relatives, with eight minors among them.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweltering
Verb
  • The xx was particularly phenomenal, delighting a huge turnout of fans with selections from all three of the full-lengths that constitute this dreamy English indie-pop band’s excellent catalog.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The match showcased all competitors, with Solo even mocking Jey Uso, delighting the crowd.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of delighting
Adjective
  • Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
  • 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
Definition of broiling

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