warming (up)

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warming (up)
Verb
  • For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
    Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The administration may believe that the oil price shock will be short-lived and mitigated by providing naval escorts for tankers transiting Hormuz.
    Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Matthew Hoen—NurPhoto/Getty Images Kayumi is accused of supplying one of the projectiles, police said.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The home furnishing retailer is known for modern, aspirational furniture and decor that looks and feels high-end—but with discounts up to 62% off, there’s no need to pay luxury prices.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
  • According to court paperwork, Ian and Corrine Dryburgh have been charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and furnishing liquor to minors stemming from the incident that happened at a home in Plum Borough late last month.
    Mike Darnay, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Autocratic states that are equipping their militaries are taking notes.
    Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker suggests that equipping your bathroom with a set of Quince’s cotton towels is the key to recreating the look and feel of a high-end hotel stay.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The coroner’s role in public health An important role of the coroner’s office is monitoring and educating the public on health risks causing death, Harding said.
    Shannon Tyler March 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
  • This suggests that educating audiences, artists, curators and policy makers about how technology works could shape the future of the technology in the art world.
    Ionela Bara, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Goldfields doesn't shy away from electrical power, outfitting the Escape Pod with a full hardware suite stored in the rear right-side cabinet.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
  • For the last three years leading up to this month’s Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Chock has held dual roles as an athlete and entrepreneur, at once trying to beat her competition while also outfitting many of them.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Ryan was heavily involved with drawing up trick plays for former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and is lauded for his creativity.
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Certain assistants are also tasked with drawing up each opponents’ plays as part of weekly preparation.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Warming (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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