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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
Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
Sargassum has become an increasingly expensive nuisance for coastal communities, and as blooms become larger due to warming water temperatures because of climate change and fertilizer run off providing blooms with endless nutrients, the problem will continue to mushroom.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
As more planet-warming gases are released from burning fossil fuels, rising heat is also causing more moisture to evaporate off the land and making plants absorb more moisture.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The reemergence of thunderstorms and warming temperatures in the forecast are a reminder that tornado season is here in Chicagoland.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Consequently, ocean heat content — which tracks warming throughout the upper layers of the ocean — has reached record highs in recent years, reflecting a steady, long-term buildup of heat across the global ocean rather than being confined to any single region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Monday night temperatures fall into the 50s and 60s once again, and throughout the week, humidity increases, with overnight lows warming into the lower 70s by Friday.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The program, known as MARINER — Macroalgae Research Inspiring Novel Energy Resources — consisted of projects ranging from developing heat-resistant kelp strains that can withstand warming oceans to studies on seaweed genomes.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
But until now, researchers weren’t sure what effect all those plastic particles were having on an already warming climate.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Verb
The method shows promise in helping to curb warming temperatures due to climate change, however there may be unforeseen ecological consequences.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
Sargassum has become an increasingly expensive nuisance for coastal communities, and as blooms become larger due to warming water temperatures because of climate change and fertilizer run off providing blooms with endless nutrients, the problem will continue to mushroom.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
As more planet-warming gases are released from burning fossil fuels, rising heat is also causing more moisture to evaporate off the land and making plants absorb more moisture.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The reemergence of thunderstorms and warming temperatures in the forecast are a reminder that tornado season is here in Chicagoland.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Consequently, ocean heat content — which tracks warming throughout the upper layers of the ocean — has reached record highs in recent years, reflecting a steady, long-term buildup of heat across the global ocean rather than being confined to any single region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Monday night temperatures fall into the 50s and 60s once again, and throughout the week, humidity increases, with overnight lows warming into the lower 70s by Friday.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The program, known as MARINER — Macroalgae Research Inspiring Novel Energy Resources — consisted of projects ranging from developing heat-resistant kelp strains that can withstand warming oceans to studies on seaweed genomes.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
But until now, researchers weren’t sure what effect all those plastic particles were having on an already warming climate.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 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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Start by heating a cup of milk over low heat.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2026
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Since heat on induction stovetops need the right cookware to begin heating, the top is safe to the touch when turned on and without the pot or pan on the burner.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Meatball sliders make a fun and satisfying lunch the whole family will enjoy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Curry lends plenty of music-hall verve as the butler, and Warren makes a sizzling Miss Scarlet.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Kylie Jenner posed for a sizzling photo to promote her latest makeup products.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Sweet summer corn, creamy mozzarella, and savory miso team up to add rich flavor and tame the heat of these zippy peppers for a crowd pleasing dish.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Not just the neat trick of beguiling highbrow critics while at the same time pleasing millions of readers who don’t care about literary bona fides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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They were convicted in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants found in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer in Texas in 2022.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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There’s never a bad time for a trip to the Big Easy—except maybe the sweltering summer.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Verb
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 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 16 May. 2026.
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