warming (up)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warming (up)
Verb
  • His extensive writing crossed the boundaries of academic and philosophical disciplines, providing a vision of modern society and social interaction.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
  • 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, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The company has not responded to CBS Colorado about the allegations of not supplying sufficient safety gear to employees.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • By the 1900s, Hästens had pivoted to bedmaking, supplying its luxury goods to Sweden’s royal family.
    Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Can a home furnishing-cabal haiku be far behind?
    Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.
    Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • She is dedicated to educating others on how to cultivate green spaces and embrace eco-friendly practices.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Data center developers and local political leaders don’t help the situation by not investing enough in educating the public and by routinely obscuring details and keeping secret the names of the companies behind the data centers.
    Mehdi Paryavi, Sun Sentinel, 11 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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