warming (up)

present participle of warm (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warming (up)
Verb
  • Looking for a silver lining Some analysts fear that the friction over the 250th celebrations, especially the national ones, may end up reinforcing the nation's bitter divide rather than providing a respite from it.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • It is credited with being the first system to capture images of collision between large astronomical objects and providing strong proof on the road to confirming that supermassive black holes exist.
    Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
    Curbed editors, Curbed, 23 June 2026
  • That demand is profitable and far more profitable than supplying chips for a $50 smartphone.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • It is designed for more conversational, complex, multi-step decisions that don’t fit neatly into a single search, the company said, such as planning a dinner party on a budget, or furnishing a room over time.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
  • Consider furnishing the patio with potted plants at different heights to build levels and create visual interest.
    Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • South Korea is hardly alone among the many countries looking to Ukraine’s example in training and equipping their militaries with more drones.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Partners who show up for prenatal visits, advocate in exam rooms, and carry their share at home measurably improve outcomes for mother and baby alike—a role worth honoring, and worth equipping more men to play.
    John Boozman, Time, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • But because the Bridge program is administered directly by CMS rather than through Part D plans, private insurers don't need to play a role in educating beneficiaries about the new coverage.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 28 June 2026
  • Organizers have made civic engagement a major focus this year, encouraging voter participation and educating younger residents about the importance of local government and public involvement.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • But with a newborn, my rug priorities quickly shifted to outfitting a baby’s nursery.
    Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
  • Since 1870, Rome’s Schostal has been outfitting discerning men in everything from pajamas to skivvies, all made in Italy and beloved by the likes of Wes Anderson and Harry Styles.
    Air Mail, Air Mail, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • But the real test now is drawing up an equivalent blueprint for Bangladesh, where Epic Group still remains deeply entrenched.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
  • The winning play was prefaced by Raptors assistant Amar Batra drawing up a play for Baron, whom Edina had been guarding with a short-stick defender.
    Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
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“Warming (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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