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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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
The bar team at Uptown Sports Club sent along a cocktail recipe that's sure to keep you warm this winter.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Chandelis Duster, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
UniCredit has yet to warm its German takeover target or the Berlin administration to a potential deal.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Petr Wiese/Mountain Home Photo A wood-burning fireplace keeps the home gym warm.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
The bar team at Uptown Sports Club sent along a cocktail recipe that's sure to keep you warm this winter.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
Over much of the country, nighttime temperatures and winter temperatures have warmed more rapidly than daytime and summer temperatures.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
UniCredit has yet to warm its German takeover target or the Berlin administration to a potential deal.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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The newlyweds wake up hungry after a passionate wedding night, which is when Mel remembers that Charmaine never did turn up yesterday.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Someone passionate about keeping skin hydrated 100% of the time will appreciate it for its intelligent blend of five peptides, 2.5% niacinamide, alongside vitamin- and omega-rich oils, which not only target dryness, but improve skin’s firmness and tone with consistent use.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the country’s new leaders will also have to look outward, balancing the tangled, sometimes contradictory interests of many foreign powers — some friendly, some hostile, some wary.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a statement, City Manager Brian Saeki declined to comment on the litigation but described the promenade as the centerpiece of a decades-long effort to support local businesses and make the Uptown area more pedestrian friendly.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The researchers then remove the mold and heat the arrays at 600 degrees C, breaking up the ligand molecules and freeing up carbon and oxygen atoms.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2024
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Pasteurization sterilizes the milk by heating it to 161 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.Judy Stone, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here are three cookie recipes that are likely to please even the pickiest eater on your Christmas list.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Complex enough to please any Monk's regular, but still accessible to the hop-haters. 433 Fairmount Ave.; open Thursdays and Fridays 3-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm, Sundays 12-8pm.Shane Savitsky, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the midst of the chaos, Heavenly suffers a nip-slip, adding an unexpected layer of awkwardness to the already heated exchange.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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The two got in each other’s faces in a heated exchange that included Mims being held back by inactive teammate Orlando Brown Jr. and others.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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For a regime heavily reliant on fervent supporters, such dissent poses a serious challenge.Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Top stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant are in the twilight of their future Hall of Fame careers, and budding young players like Anthony Edwards, Zion Williamson, Ja Morant have yet to truly capture the fervent attention of a broader basketball audience.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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His acceptance speech was just like him: gracious and humble.AllBusiness, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When it was announced that the Last Splash classic lineup of the Breeders (Kim Deal on rhythm guitar and vocals, twin sister Kelley on lead guitar, Josephine Wiggs on bass, and Jim Macpherson on drums) would be opening select dates in 2024 for Olivia Rodrigo, Deal was both shocked and gracious.Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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The 6-year-old then grins, apparently delighted by the news.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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These will help create market demand, and ultimately delight customers with the introduction of innovative new products that will benefit their lives.Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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