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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
It's considered a box office flop, making just over $98 million from a $80 million budget, and its reviews were tepid to say the least.
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Sarah Snook was admittedly a little tepid on the idea of doing a TV show in the middle of her award-winning theater blitz.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
In fact, the Treasury Department has seen a string of weaker bond auctions lately with tepid demand forcing yields to go higher as inflation looks to run higher for longer.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
But that effort is hampered by years of computing underinvestment, a tepid venture capital environment, and a late start in building domestic AI models, Bloomberg reported.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Sarah Snook was admittedly a little tepid on the idea of doing a TV show in the middle of her award-winning theater blitz.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
In fact, the Treasury Department has seen a string of weaker bond auctions lately with tepid demand forcing yields to go higher as inflation looks to run higher for longer.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
But that effort is hampered by years of computing underinvestment, a tepid venture capital environment, and a late start in building domestic AI models, Bloomberg reported.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tepid
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For her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in three years, Middleton paired the neutral, beige heels with a bright yellow Roksanda dress featuring a distinctive bow detail at the shoulder and a midi-length skirt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Rothschild & Co Redburn upgrades Lyft to buy from neutral The firm says shares are compelling at current levels.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The service The service is maybe a touch more reverential than other Four Seasons outposts, but interactions are warm and friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The new head coach was met with lukewarm approval, despite twice being named NBA Coach of the Year and leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 to 48 hours.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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The primary suite delivers dual spa baths, heated floors, custom closets, and a private balcony, while floor-to-ceiling glass windows, expansive terraces, and canyon and city views create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Patrick Clancy Go Fund Me There were some heated moments in the hearing, as lawyers sparred over whether Lindsay Clancy's parents and sister should be allowed in the courtroom before they're called to testify.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In a game that Switzerland dominated for the majority of the time, only some halfhearted chants by the Swiss superfans in the second deck cut through.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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And those problems are magnified in the slack middle section of this 160-minute film, as the hunters make discoveries of their own in the forest, unnecessary subplots and aliens multiply, and there are some halfhearted attempts at giving them a thin backstory.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Some previous supporters remain unenthusiastic about another run for president.—
Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Ultimately the question is whether Hardy, Glasser and Butterworth can patch things up especially since Hardy was already unenthusiastic about returning for Season 3 due to his conflict with Butterworth.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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“Tepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tepid. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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