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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
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.
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Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Relief might come this summer in the form of El Niño, the weather phenomenon that warms the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
As the weather warms, spring’s mornings and evenings are still chilly, which is why this leather jacket is a staple worth adding to your closet.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Because methane warms the atmosphere far more than carbon dioxide, the findings underscore the need to investigate large emitters, such as landfills, gas pipelines and wastewater treatment facilities.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Regardless of waterbody, water temps anywhere in the 50s indicate prespawn, with fish staging closer and closer to shallow nest sites as the water warms.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
As the weather warms, a growing wave of homeowners is skipping expensive renovations in favor of fast, affordable outdoor refreshes that deliver serious visual payoff.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Later in the summer, the gorge’s smaller waterfalls slow to a trickle, the water warms, the swimming holes become popular, and the hiking trails fill with families on break.
—Jordan Charbonneau, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Trees are the first plants to begin pollinating as the weather warms, with grasses and weeds releasing pollen later on.
—Hali Smith
april 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Relief might come this summer in the form of El Niño, the weather phenomenon that warms the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
As the weather warms, spring’s mornings and evenings are still chilly, which is why this leather jacket is a staple worth adding to your closet.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Because methane warms the atmosphere far more than carbon dioxide, the findings underscore the need to investigate large emitters, such as landfills, gas pipelines and wastewater treatment facilities.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Regardless of waterbody, water temps anywhere in the 50s indicate prespawn, with fish staging closer and closer to shallow nest sites as the water warms.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
As the weather warms, a growing wave of homeowners is skipping expensive renovations in favor of fast, affordable outdoor refreshes that deliver serious visual payoff.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Later in the summer, the gorge’s smaller waterfalls slow to a trickle, the water warms, the swimming holes become popular, and the hiking trails fill with families on break.
—Jordan Charbonneau, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Trees are the first plants to begin pollinating as the weather warms, with grasses and weeds releasing pollen later on.
—Hali Smith
april 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warms
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However, experts warn the ongoing uncertainty could eventually lead to bigger travel disruptions beyond the summer if the war in Iran heats back up.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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These run on electricity, which activates a magnetic field that heats pans and food but leaves burners cool to the touch.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
10 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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There’s almost never a solution that pleases everyone.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sweet woodruff also delights the senses with fragrant, white spring flowers opening in loose bundles above whorls of glossy green foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Two decades on, Christopher Nolan's cinematic magic trick still satisfies.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Warms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warms. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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