warming (up)

Definition of warming (up)next
present participle of warm (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warming (up)
Verb
  • Equipment needs and operational enhancements are being actively addressed through the current city budget process, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing excellent service to our community.
    Jermont Terry, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • EngineAI confirmed that its production models are powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, providing up to 2000 TOPS of AI compute, along with a 360-degree LiDAR perception system.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Nuclear fusion holds the promise of supplying clean, emission-free energy in the future.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Yachting is supplying funds that are properly channeled into grassroots development projects that align with scientific conservation efforts and a preservation-first approach to tourism.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • She was charged with 20 felony counts related to child endangerment and more than 40 misdemeanor charges of furnishing alcohol to minors, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.
    Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • For an intimate check-in, there’s no better place than Petit Soleil, which has a complimentary apéritif hour and breakfast, plus country-French custom furnishing across its 21 rooms.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The campaign focuses on removing barriers to completing a college degree and equipping students with all the resources and opportunities needed to thrive on UNT’s campus.
    Samuel O’Neal January 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Technological change is enabling new ways of equipping staff with the tools needed to manage conflict more effectively.
    Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The awards recognize Elgin residents, groups and organizations dedicated to preserving Elgin’s historic places and character and educating the community about Elgin’s architecture, neighborhoods and history, according to a news release.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • According to Ilko, many landscapers do not yet know about the Zone Zero requirements and his HOA has started educating them when plans are submitted for approval.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Suhail Kwatra, 43, who has been known around the region for outfitting socialites, has turned around his criminal complaint out of Boston Municipal Court — claiming that the $400,000 scam at the Pru Saks was fabricated.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Builders made a racket with power tools on the second floor, outfitting the space for ICE to double its personnel in the coming months.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • One of them is by drawing up military models to repel a theoretical invasion from the US — the first time in a century that Canadian Armed Forces have done so.
    Joe Wilkins Published Jan 21, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026
  • And McMillan gave them some help with his clipboard and dry-erase marker, too, drawing up a handful of plays that completely negated the Texas defense and allowed the Aggies open looks at the rim.
    David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Warming (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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