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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
And the Great Plains are expected to experience more frequent hail as the planet warms.
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Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
My driver slowed on purpose, timing the arrival for that late-afternoon light when the stucco warms and shadows sharpen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
As soon as the soil warms in spring and the threat of frost has passed, our gardening experts recommend planting these bulbs (and bulb-like forms) for speedy results.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
During dry months, the water warms and slows — conditions that favor janitor fish over native species, Rosleine said.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
As the ice cream warms slightly, the texture softens and the flavor opens up, turning each bite into something smoother and richer that practically melts in your mouth.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
According to a report from ABC News, residents of Mayfair, Pennsylvania, said the rats are a visible nuisance each year as the weather warms.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
As the world warms, more water from the ocean is evaporating into the atmosphere, leading to more moisture that can fall as rain, leading to more intense and extreme weather.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
As the largest Arctic power, Russia is making a concerted play to capitalize as the region warms three to four times faster than the rest of the planet.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
My driver slowed on purpose, timing the arrival for that late-afternoon light when the stucco warms and shadows sharpen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
As soon as the soil warms in spring and the threat of frost has passed, our gardening experts recommend planting these bulbs (and bulb-like forms) for speedy results.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
During dry months, the water warms and slows — conditions that favor janitor fish over native species, Rosleine said.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
As the ice cream warms slightly, the texture softens and the flavor opens up, turning each bite into something smoother and richer that practically melts in your mouth.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
According to a report from ABC News, residents of Mayfair, Pennsylvania, said the rats are a visible nuisance each year as the weather warms.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
As the world warms, more water from the ocean is evaporating into the atmosphere, leading to more moisture that can fall as rain, leading to more intense and extreme weather.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
As the largest Arctic power, Russia is making a concerted play to capitalize as the region warms three to four times faster than the rest of the planet.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warms
Verb
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Warm water heats a low-boiling-point working fluid, producing vapor that drives a turbine.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The immense gravity of the black hole heats the accretion disk, causing the powerful X-ray emissions associated with Cyg X-1.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Central Florida’s Lawrence satisfies Niners’ desire for speed and explosiveness to complement Nick Bosa.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Warms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warms. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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