warm-blooded
adjective
warm-blood·ed
ˈwȯrm-ˈblə-dəd 
1
: having warm blood
specifically
: having a relatively high and constant internally regulated body temperature relatively independent of the surroundings
2
: fervent or ardent in spirit
warm-bloodedness
noun
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Examples of warm-blooded in a Sentence
a warm-blooded defense of everyone's right to free speech
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The raptor, along with other select dinosaurs, may have evolved to be warm-blooded 180 million years ago, according to research published in the journal Current Biology on May 15, 2024.
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CBS News, 15 May 2024
High levels of fecal bacteria indicate the presence of pathogenic organisms that are found in warm-blooded animal waste and pose potential health risks to people who recreate in contaminated waters.
—Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Unlike many other ocean dwellers, whales are warm-blooded.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Leopard seals are unique as being the only pinnipeds to prey largely on other warm-blooded creatures, including fellow seals.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2024
When the living host dies, the flea seeks a new warm-blooded host.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
This, combined with their slow metabolisms and warm-blooded bodies, can make cold snaps—as Florida has recently faced—quite dangerous.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
A little savvy based on our warm-blooded bodies, food, appliances, furniture, the outdoor elements and more can go a long way.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
All mammals are warm-blooded and expend great amounts of energy to keep their insides toasty, and consistently so.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2024
CBS News, 15 May 2024
High levels of fecal bacteria indicate the presence of pathogenic organisms that are found in warm-blooded animal waste and pose potential health risks to people who recreate in contaminated waters.
—Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Unlike many other ocean dwellers, whales are warm-blooded.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Leopard seals are unique as being the only pinnipeds to prey largely on other warm-blooded creatures, including fellow seals.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2024
When the living host dies, the flea seeks a new warm-blooded host.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
This, combined with their slow metabolisms and warm-blooded bodies, can make cold snaps—as Florida has recently faced—quite dangerous.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
A little savvy based on our warm-blooded bodies, food, appliances, furniture, the outdoor elements and more can go a long way.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
All mammals are warm-blooded and expend great amounts of energy to keep their insides toasty, and consistently so.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2024
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warm-blooded
adjective
warm-blood·ed
ˈwȯrm-ˈbləd-əd
: having warm blood
specifically
: having a relatively high and constant body temperature relatively independent of the surroundings
warm-bloodedness
noun
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