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as in warmed
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
the pan was still warm, but no longer too hot to touch
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a warm hug of welcome from our grandmother
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as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a warm inquiry after his parents' health
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as in to heat
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 to please
to give satisfaction to
my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart
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Recent Examples of warm
Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The tall socks are soft and warm, promising to keep the recipient's feet cozy all winter long.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Since the fungus that drives white-nose syndrome fares better in warmer conditions, warming temperatures at hibernation sites due to climate change could have negative effects, Redell said.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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Alternatively, consider WhistlePig 10 Year Rye for its bolder, warm spice that rounds out each bite of pie.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The tall socks are soft and warm, promising to keep the recipient's feet cozy all winter long.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The same is true for the homey decor trend whose signature elements include soothing candles that give off a warming scent, rich textures like velvet, plenty of soft throw pillows, and multiple sources of light for a cozy ambience.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Since the fungus that drives white-nose syndrome fares better in warmer conditions, warming temperatures at hibernation sites due to climate change could have negative effects, Redell said.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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Thanks to the passionate efforts of the Saratoga Historical Foundation, the Saratoga Village Development Council and the Village Gardeners, our city flourishes with beauty, character and community spirit.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Tyler has built his career on intensely passionate fans and zigging where others zag.Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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The roster for Sunday's friendly is loaded with professional players, including two holdovers from this summer's gold medal squad: midfielder Hal Hershfelt and defender Emily Sams.Nate Rau, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Still, some observers point out that Trump 2.0 might not be as friendly to the industry as his first time in office.Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
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As other suburban Indiana school board races have become embroiled in culture war battles and heated partisan rhetoric in recent elections, school board races in Hendrick’s County have stayed out of the fray.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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In a Dutch oven, heat the oil, butter, bouillon base, garlic powder, chile flakes, basil and oregano over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until quite fragrant.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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In 2008, Yang arrived at NYU, set on a pre-med path in part to please his parents and in part to indulge his idolization of Sandra Oh in Grey’s Anatomy.Sarah Burke, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recently, what pleased Strawberry was getting into the garage and breaking into the leftover cases of beer, causing Mullins to find the pet pig a little worse for wear.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Unusually for the quadricycle segment, the Mobilize vehicles come with a driver airbag as standard, as well as heated driver's seat and aircon.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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Loomer, known for her outspoken far-right views and fervent loyalty to former President Donald Trump, recently criticized RFK Jr. in a series of social media posts, questioning his authenticity and alleging lack of transparency relating to fundraising and donations.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Election officials were prepared to fight misinformation this election after Trump’s fervent efforts to dispute the outcome of the 2020 Presidential race, but the sheer volume of online misinformation—and lack of tech to combat it—has proved frustrating for some.Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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Even with this common sense stowed away somewhere in our brains, gracious hosts can't help but want everything to be as close to perfect as possible for their guests (yes, even in the rooms no one will enter).Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ahead, here are 18 exterior paint color ideas that are sure to delight and dazzle along with answers to frequently asked questions.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Sunny City Jigsaw Puzzle (1000-Piece) Amazon 5 Magic Puzzle Company The Sunny City Jigsaw Puzzle (1000-Piece) $23 Amazon $23 Target The cozy-cute settings in Magic Puzzle Company’s designs are frankly adorable, and sure to delight the jigsaw fan in your life.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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