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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the proposed table tennis club met with only a tepid response
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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
make sure the water for the footbath is just tepid or you'll burn yourself
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Recent Examples of tepid
Apple has seen early signs of tepid demand for its newest iPhones, although long-term optimism helped send the stock to a record last week.
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Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
Flashback: Utah first became known as a tepid Trump state in 2016, when many Republicans voted for Evan McMullin.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
The Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans Christmas action adventure, per Deadline, is projected to earn $13.5 million this weekend from 4,032 North American venues after opening with a tepid $34 million from November 15-17.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Create the Washing Solution Fill a sink or plastic tub with tepid or lukewarm water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
Flashback: Utah first became known as a tepid Trump state in 2016, when many Republicans voted for Evan McMullin.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
The Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans Christmas action adventure, per Deadline, is projected to earn $13.5 million this weekend from 4,032 North American venues after opening with a tepid $34 million from November 15-17.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Create the Washing Solution Fill a sink or plastic tub with tepid or lukewarm water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tepid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tepid
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The Animal Humane Society says that the best introductions are done outdoors, in a neutral space so neither dog is overwhelmed.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scientists expect the iceberg to head toward South Georgia island where warmer water is likely to trigger a breakup of the big berg into smaller chunks.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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To clean fabric items like clothing or table linens, mix a solution of 1 quart lukewarm water, 1/2 tsp.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Create the Washing Solution Fill a sink or plastic tub with tepid or lukewarm water.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are two main types of saunas: traditional heated and infrared.Parker Hall, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Guests can enjoy live music, heated igloo rentals, family crafts, a hot chocolate bar, and a gift market at Nathaniel Lord's Carriage House.Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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The audience's energy did not match that of the Spitz's younger fanbase, and the two young girls who attempted crowd surfing were met with folks unenthusiastic about keeping them in the air.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
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Higher borrowing costs and demand slowed by inflation led to an unenthusiastic future guidance.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Tepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tepid. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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