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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
Most scientists believe that burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, which remain in the atmosphere, and that these gases trap additional heat, which warms the planet.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Heatwaves will continue to get more and more intense, happen more frequently and start earlier in the year as the world warms due to fossil fuel pollution.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Social brings them in, the lead magnet warms them up, then email does the work.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As the weather warms across the country, a lot of people are getting outside to spend time away from their screens.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 27 May 2026
As the Earth warms, more of that precipitation is arriving in intense storms that deliver more water than the landscape can handle.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Unpredictable and extreme weather is becoming more frequent as Earth warms.
—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
Editorial, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Heatwaves will continue to get more and more intense, happen more frequently and start earlier in the year as the world warms due to fossil fuel pollution.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Social brings them in, the lead magnet warms them up, then email does the work.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As the weather warms across the country, a lot of people are getting outside to spend time away from their screens.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 27 May 2026
As the Earth warms, more of that precipitation is arriving in intense storms that deliver more water than the landscape can handle.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Unpredictable and extreme weather is becoming more frequent as Earth warms.
—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
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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Trump will only make a deal that satisfies his red lines, the official said, referring to the president’s demands that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, give up its enriched uranium supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Using keywords satisfies those requirements, even if the conversation doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion.—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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“Warms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warms. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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