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as in heats
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 pleases
to give satisfaction to
my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart
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Recent Examples of warms
Unpredictable and extreme weather is becoming more frequent as Earth warms.
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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
This is even more true in the summer months, when black is a less intuitive choice—as the weather warms, many gravitate towards whites, prints, and pastels; anything to lighten up the mood after a long winter.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Asteroid impacts can fracture and heat Earth’s crust, creating hydrothermal systems where residual heat warms groundwater and lakes for extended periods.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins, a direct-to-consumer plant cultivator renowned for their extensive rose offerings, says this fast-draining soil type features a loose texture that quickly warms in spring and can be found in coastal zones or areas with dry climates.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Saturday only warms into the 50s for most of the state.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 23 May 2026
For a break from the bustle, head to Vingis Park, an expansive green space popular for walking, cycling, and roller-skating, and a frequent venue for concerts, festivals, and open-air events once the weather warms.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
These methods can also help keep track of them as climate change warms oceans, possibly changing where krill live and where humpbacks might go to feed and breed.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
In the Pacific, the opposite happens, as the water warms and wind shear is reduced.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
This is even more true in the summer months, when black is a less intuitive choice—as the weather warms, many gravitate towards whites, prints, and pastels; anything to lighten up the mood after a long winter.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Asteroid impacts can fracture and heat Earth’s crust, creating hydrothermal systems where residual heat warms groundwater and lakes for extended periods.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins, a direct-to-consumer plant cultivator renowned for their extensive rose offerings, says this fast-draining soil type features a loose texture that quickly warms in spring and can be found in coastal zones or areas with dry climates.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Saturday only warms into the 50s for most of the state.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 23 May 2026
For a break from the bustle, head to Vingis Park, an expansive green space popular for walking, cycling, and roller-skating, and a frequent venue for concerts, festivals, and open-air events once the weather warms.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
These methods can also help keep track of them as climate change warms oceans, possibly changing where krill live and where humpbacks might go to feed and breed.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
In the Pacific, the opposite happens, as the water warms and wind shear is reduced.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warms
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The baking process heats foods more slowly and ensures that they’re cooked all the way through.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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The world's oldest continuously operating commercial steam system heats the city's more than 100 downtown buildings.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Whether the product delivers on—and delights—expectations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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And there’s something about working with animals, again, that satisfies my curiosity as well as Art’s.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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When the weather gets warm, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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“Warms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warms. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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