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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
Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Shelters and mobile warming units remain open New York City opened new single-room shelter units on Sunday in Upper Manhattan as warming shelters remain open to anyone in the city.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Shop self-warming parkas, down coats, fleece hoodies, and more, starting at $70.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Quick warming trend coming After the bitter cold start on Sunday, southerly winds will return, sending much warmer air into the state.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026
In addition, Little Rock's community centers, including Southwest Community Center and West Central Community Center, are available as warming centers during normal daytime operating hours.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s even a heated warming hut for post-adventure thawing.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Outside of Waukegan, there are warming centers in Lake County from Winthrop Harbor to Barrington, and from Highland Park to Antioch, according to a map on the county’s website.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Ironically, warming your hands and feet helps that happen, because your body uses them as heat-release zones, Diller says.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Shelters and mobile warming units remain open New York City opened new single-room shelter units on Sunday in Upper Manhattan as warming shelters remain open to anyone in the city.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Shop self-warming parkas, down coats, fleece hoodies, and more, starting at $70.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Quick warming trend coming After the bitter cold start on Sunday, southerly winds will return, sending much warmer air into the state.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026
In addition, Little Rock's community centers, including Southwest Community Center and West Central Community Center, are available as warming centers during normal daytime operating hours.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s even a heated warming hut for post-adventure thawing.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Outside of Waukegan, there are warming centers in Lake County from Winthrop Harbor to Barrington, and from Highland Park to Antioch, according to a map on the county’s website.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 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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The melter sits over a sewer line, idling while heating the snow to thirty-eight degrees, barely above freezing, and drips the water directly into a drain.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Russia launched 450 drones and more than 60 missiles at Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, according to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who said the strikes had left 1,170 apartment buildings in Kyiv without heating.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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This rich, satisfying chili is just right for a wintry night.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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But the releases from Trueno and Nicki Nicole, rapper/singer-songwriters from Argentina, excel at sizzling brevity.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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If the water heater regularly makes sizzling sounds, this is likely due to internal condensation, which is a sign that the tank may have a leak.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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Can an aging bull learn some new tricks to continue pleasing its owners?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Filming of the show’s new season began in Kansas City last summer when Sudeikis, who grew up in Overland Park, brought the main characters here to film scenes during a typically sweltering July.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Levelized billing is designed to smooth out the monthly bill spikes that can hit during sweltering summer and frigid winter months.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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