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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
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Since that earlier extreme heat event, multiple heat waves elsewhere in the world have been found to be possible only with the human contribution of planet-warming pollution.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Around the world, countries like Germany and Canada already have millions of balcony solar units in use, simultaneously lowering planet-warming emissions and the cost of electricity for working families.
—Lauren Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Sunshine Women’s Choir, a heart-warming prison drama released at the end of last year, has become the highest-grossing local film of all time in Taiwan with more than $22M (TWD700M).
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Mandi Oasis is a new Yemeni cafe with a soul-warming lamb stew that arrives at the table bubbling in a clay pot along with ample bread for dipping.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The city also hosts warming centers in the winter and cooling centers in the summer for those without shelter.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Oh, and of course Yamamoto was warming in the bullpen when Freddie Freeman hit his walk-off home run to end the 18-inning Game 3 epic at Dodger Stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Temperatures will begin warming quickly Monday, rising 15 to 20 degrees compared to Sunday.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Each attachment features infrared technology that evenly distributes heat, warming hair from the inside out for less damage and more silky shine.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Since that earlier extreme heat event, multiple heat waves elsewhere in the world have been found to be possible only with the human contribution of planet-warming pollution.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Around the world, countries like Germany and Canada already have millions of balcony solar units in use, simultaneously lowering planet-warming emissions and the cost of electricity for working families.
—Lauren Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Sunshine Women’s Choir, a heart-warming prison drama released at the end of last year, has become the highest-grossing local film of all time in Taiwan with more than $22M (TWD700M).
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Mandi Oasis is a new Yemeni cafe with a soul-warming lamb stew that arrives at the table bubbling in a clay pot along with ample bread for dipping.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The city also hosts warming centers in the winter and cooling centers in the summer for those without shelter.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Oh, and of course Yamamoto was warming in the bullpen when Freddie Freeman hit his walk-off home run to end the 18-inning Game 3 epic at Dodger Stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Temperatures will begin warming quickly Monday, rising 15 to 20 degrees compared to Sunday.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 15 Mar. 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
Verb
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That pressure pushes down on the air underneath it, compressing and heating it.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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While beans and liquid are heating, in a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its psychedelic interludes exist to snap back into satisfying rhythms.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Blending helps turn veggies and stock into a surprisingly thick and satisfying soup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Red Pearl Restaurant, found in the back of Super Oriental Market, is popular for Americanized favorites like General Tso’s and traditional Chinese dishes such as sizzling chicken feet.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Egypt’s dishes include crispy falafel, sizzling shrimp, Egyptian style steak and fries, swordfish steak, lamb loin chop, Egyptian milk pudding.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 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,
12 Mar. 2026
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Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On a sweltering October afternoon in the Singita Grumeti Reserve, a 350,000-acre conservation parcel in northwestern Tanzania, adjacent to the Serengeti National Park, Mwarancha is leading me and a small group of advanced cyclists on a challenging 31-mile ride.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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For example, during a sweltering hot weekend at a sports tournament, my Yeti hard cooler kept water and sports drinks cold the entire weekend with just a single filling of ice.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This contemporary, topical story touches on many current hot button issues while delighting audiences with memorable songs and explosive dances.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Southern Soul Barbeque Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Southern Soul is known for delighting diners with contemporary twists on classic Georgia barbecue.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 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
Cite this Entry
“Warming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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