1
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
Add a pinch of cayenne for a gentle kick that warms you up from the inside out.
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
If the season ends with insufficient snow, that creates problems for water supplies and increases the risk of wildfires when the weather warms.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The gearbox demands care until the oil warms, but the V-8 engine—a derivative of which found its way into the Ferrari F430—responds instantly and pulls eagerly for revs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
This is a Michelin Key property where reclaimed water tower wood warms the walls, James Beard–award-winning cuisine anchors evenings, and Central Park unfolds just beyond those sculptural wooden doors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
But as the planet warms, the coldest nights of the year are also getting warmer across the United States, potentially disrupting both the benefits and risks associated with freezing conditions.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
As the world warms, the pool of potential locations for the Games is shrinking rapidly.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The family also plans an outdoor patio on Chicago Avenue and sidewalk tables on Dempster when the weather warms.
—George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Harden them off when the weather warms.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
If the season ends with insufficient snow, that creates problems for water supplies and increases the risk of wildfires when the weather warms.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The gearbox demands care until the oil warms, but the V-8 engine—a derivative of which found its way into the Ferrari F430—responds instantly and pulls eagerly for revs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
This is a Michelin Key property where reclaimed water tower wood warms the walls, James Beard–award-winning cuisine anchors evenings, and Central Park unfolds just beyond those sculptural wooden doors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
But as the planet warms, the coldest nights of the year are also getting warmer across the United States, potentially disrupting both the benefits and risks associated with freezing conditions.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
As the world warms, the pool of potential locations for the Games is shrinking rapidly.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The family also plans an outdoor patio on Chicago Avenue and sidewalk tables on Dempster when the weather warms.
—George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Harden them off when the weather warms.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warms
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As elite cross-country skiers pushed to the finish in the women’s team sprint heats, a dog wandered onto the course and ran with athletes down the straightaway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kim was also disqualified from the short track 1,000-meter heats last week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new emphasis, and the current EPA’s view that economic interests should be critical to environmental rules, pleases many business groups.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Eva’s romance with her husband, Franklin Plaskett, delights and amazes her.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Redlands school officials said the suspension of privileges will remain in place until a student satisfies certain conditions, such as attending a session of Saturday school or performing four hours of community service.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Since then, the British government has worked tirelessly to carve out a deal that satisfies Mauritius without losing its defensive foothold.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Warms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warms. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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