How to Use warm in a Sentence

warm

1 of 3 adjective
  • We sat by the fire to stay warm.
  • The sunshine was warm on my face.
  • She gave us each a long, warm hug.
  • We were met with a warm welcome.
  • Be sure to keep warm when you go outside.
  • She has a warm and friendly nature.
  • It's too warm in here. We should open a window.
  • Keep going; you're getting warm.
  • But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night.
    Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Remove the brisket to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Holove Fleece Bathrobe Looking for a lounger that'll even keep your head warm?
    Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • This smart mug and coaster set will keep their drink warm for hours.
    Jose Ryller, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Remove meat and keep warm with a bit of juice ladled over.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Simply leave it on overnight and rinse with warm water in the morning.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The closest layer to your skin needs to wick away moisture to keep you warmer.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Our favorite ski sweaters are sweat-wicking, stylish, and, of course, warm.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm; reserve skillet.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
  • And nothing will keep you feeling warmer or more snug than a pair of soft knee-high socks.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Either way, each spoonful will feel like a warm hug from the inside.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The star kept warm in a coat featuring faux fur lining her neck and wrist area.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The kitchen can also be a space that evokes warm and cozy feelings for all who enter.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The carafe also stayed warm for a full two hours after brewing.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Young bodies were raced to the hospital and children burned fires to keep warm.
    Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The changing of the leaves, the crisp breeze on the air, and, of course, a great excuse to swap out your frozen summer sips for a warm and toasty hot cocktail.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • Even well into October, the air is warm and the light golden.
    Sebastian Cabrices, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Drench your space in Floral Street’s warm and spicy Sunshine Bloom scent.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Dallas-Fort Worth has had 27 days with a low of 80 degrees or warmer this year, tied for fourth-most, records show.
    Lana Ferguson, Dallas News, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Look great under dresses and skirts, and keeps me warm under jeans.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Wrapping the pipe with insulating tape would not make the water warmer, which is what would minimize the risk of condensation.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Temperatures trend warmer again as well, with highs back into the 70s under partly sunny skies.
    Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
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warm

2 of 3 verb
  • He warmed his hands in front of the fire.
  • We warmed ourselves by the fire.
  • Air rises when it warms.
  • As the ground warms, ice in the permafrost melts, and the soil thaws.
    Alessio Perrone, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2023
  • When the saucepan is warmed, coat the bottom with olive oil.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • When the weather warms, there’s still a ton to see and do here.
    Bianca Bujan, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The shop also sells grab-and-go sides that warm in the oven for 20 minutes.
    Dallas News, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The steam from the bottom pan will warm the chocolate and coconut oil in the bowl.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Here are a few films that are sure to warm your heart this Valentine's Day.
    Eric Todisco, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Defrost overnight in the fridge, and reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023
  • But the bigger number warms the cockles of my heart all the same.
    Jon Porter, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Let the flames of the seven candles warm your heart and light your way always.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 22 Dec. 2022
  • According to a new study, the U.S. will see more of these massive storms as the world warms.
    CBS News, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Over time, the sky warmed with color, painting hills in the distance.
    Maggie Downs, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
  • My entire body warmed at the contact, and fear clawed up my throat.
    Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The Arctic, meanwhile, is warming four times faster than the rest of the planet.
    Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
  • As soon as the weather warms, pull away mulch to allow new shoots to pop up.
    Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Once the spoon starts leaving a trail in the pan, feel free to toss in frozen berries or banana slices to warm with the pudding.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 25 Jan. 2024
  • There's nothing like a hot casserole to warm and fill you up on cold nights.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Over the past 200 years, the glaciers here have receded rapidly as the planet has warmed.
    Lesley Evans Ogden, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Sunny skies and southwest winds will warm things up Thursday, with highs in the 70s.
    David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Reheat dip in the microwave in 30-second bursts until the dip is warmed through.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2023
  • But as climate change warms the oceans, that adds to the fuel for more intense storms.
    Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Sip a cocktail from the restaurant’s extensive menu warmed by the heat lamps and fire pits.
    Laurie Larsh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Whether February chills your bones or feels like a breeze, many of the books on this month’s list will warm your heart.
    Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The ski boot pockets have built-in heaters that easily warm them up.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The grill takes a little longer to heat up because there’s a lot of mass to warm in those emitters and cast-iron grates.
    Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 10 Mar. 2023
  • And Tuesday will also mark the start of a major warming trend.
    Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
  • All the research in the world will not boost coral heat tolerance enough to cope with oceans that continue warming.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
  • But the citrus is fresher, and more in keeping with the lighter vibe of this still delightfully warming soup.
    Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
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warm

3 of 3 adverb
  • The kitchen has warm-toned wood cabinets and a space for a breakfast nook.
    Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 1 Oct. 2021
  • This table-and-chairs set is just the right amount of rustic, and white enamelware pops when set atop the warm-toned wood.
    Angela Serratore, Country Living, 8 Apr. 2021
  • And while some of us are staying warm inside, others are soaking up the rays somewhere hot, like Lil Nas X.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2020
  • Each room features large steel windows that allow in plenty of light, and the ceilings are adorned with a warm-toned wood that catches the eye.
    Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 12 Dec. 2020
  • The idea is to start at warm-up pace, then speed up slowly and steadily like a predator drawing ever closer to its prey.
    Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2020
  • The family’s custom apparel shop, which Renee ran, printed the team’s warm-up gear.
    Karin Brulliard and Adria Malcolm, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2022
  • As important as Tuesday’s races were, they might best be seen as warm-up acts to more consequential elections ahead.
    Rick Klein, ABC News, 11 May 2022
  • This fully lined snowsuit with a water-resistant polyester shell will help keep the little one wrapped up warm—and the snaps, zippers, and adjustable buckles help ease the hassle of putting on snow clothes.
    Tessa Bahoosh, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2020
  • But in recent years the weather has been staying warm later, Mr. Zhang said, so the wheat has a chance to germinate before winter frosts force it into dormancy.
    New York Times, 11 May 2022
  • Some of the key traits that allowed dinosaurs to be such an evolutionary success story—from fuzzy feathers to warm-running metabolisms—may have first evolved in their tiny ancestors.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2020
  • For example, some species that expand into poleward regions as waters warm may imperil local fisheries, Genner says.
    Jim Daley, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2020
  • The meteorologist said a ridge of high pressure to Idaho’s southeast is what’s keeping temperatures warm here, along with causing thunderstorms, particularly in the Magic Valley.
    Nicole Blanchard, idahostatesman, 9 July 2017
  • The kitchen has warm-toned wood cabinets and a space for a breakfast nook.
    Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 1 Oct. 2021
  • This table-and-chairs set is just the right amount of rustic, and white enamelware pops when set atop the warm-toned wood.
    Angela Serratore, Country Living, 8 Apr. 2021
  • And while some of us are staying warm inside, others are soaking up the rays somewhere hot, like Lil Nas X.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2020
  • Each room features large steel windows that allow in plenty of light, and the ceilings are adorned with a warm-toned wood that catches the eye.
    Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 12 Dec. 2020
  • The idea is to start at warm-up pace, then speed up slowly and steadily like a predator drawing ever closer to its prey.
    Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2020
  • The family’s custom apparel shop, which Renee ran, printed the team’s warm-up gear.
    Karin Brulliard and Adria Malcolm, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2022
  • As important as Tuesday’s races were, they might best be seen as warm-up acts to more consequential elections ahead.
    Rick Klein, ABC News, 11 May 2022
  • This fully lined snowsuit with a water-resistant polyester shell will help keep the little one wrapped up warm—and the snaps, zippers, and adjustable buckles help ease the hassle of putting on snow clothes.
    Tessa Bahoosh, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2020
  • But in recent years the weather has been staying warm later, Mr. Zhang said, so the wheat has a chance to germinate before winter frosts force it into dormancy.
    New York Times, 11 May 2022
  • Some of the key traits that allowed dinosaurs to be such an evolutionary success story—from fuzzy feathers to warm-running metabolisms—may have first evolved in their tiny ancestors.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2020
  • For example, some species that expand into poleward regions as waters warm may imperil local fisheries, Genner says.
    Jim Daley, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2020
  • The meteorologist said a ridge of high pressure to Idaho’s southeast is what’s keeping temperatures warm here, along with causing thunderstorms, particularly in the Magic Valley.
    Nicole Blanchard, idahostatesman, 9 July 2017
  • The kitchen has warm-toned wood cabinets and a space for a breakfast nook.
    Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 1 Oct. 2021
  • This table-and-chairs set is just the right amount of rustic, and white enamelware pops when set atop the warm-toned wood.
    Angela Serratore, Country Living, 8 Apr. 2021
  • And while some of us are staying warm inside, others are soaking up the rays somewhere hot, like Lil Nas X.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2020
  • Each room features large steel windows that allow in plenty of light, and the ceilings are adorned with a warm-toned wood that catches the eye.
    Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 12 Dec. 2020
  • The idea is to start at warm-up pace, then speed up slowly and steadily like a predator drawing ever closer to its prey.
    Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2020
  • The family’s custom apparel shop, which Renee ran, printed the team’s warm-up gear.
    Karin Brulliard and Adria Malcolm, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2022

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