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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
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
These should be used to keep food warm before serving—not for storage of any kind.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Simmone Shah, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
The move also jeopardizes Turkey’s warming ties with Europe, where its NATO membership has gained importance amid the war in Ukraine, as the United States under Donald Trump pivots toward Russia.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Most of the metro will remain dry throughout the day Saturday and despite mostly cloudy skies, temperatures will be warm — in the high 70s to low 80s, the weather service predicts.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
These should be used to keep food warm before serving—not for storage of any kind.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
The impact, coupled with warming oceans, has altered the area’s ecosystems and food security.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
The move also jeopardizes Turkey’s warming ties with Europe, where its NATO membership has gained importance amid the war in Ukraine, as the United States under Donald Trump pivots toward Russia.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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Embrace the passionate bike culture and explore the city on two wheels (the bike lanes are plentiful and safe).—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Beyond his impressive accomplishments on the field, Jake brings a passionate, competitive spirit and leadership qualities that align perfectly with our organizational values.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Valles suggests heating the hair with a curler before using the heated rollers.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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The noodles and curries made for nice lunch options and, surprisingly, had better texture heated in the microwave than in the oven.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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Right here, inches from our noses, are observations, memories, and relationships—people to please—that can generate the kind of richness that Brainard brings to his work.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Vaccinations benefit people, but Ladapo would overturn every medical triumph of the last 100 years to please his boss.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this year, the UK government backed plans to expand Heathrow Airport by building a third runway after years of heated debate.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Valles suggests heating the hair with a curler before using the heated rollers.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For fervent powder hounds, guests of the hotel can have concierge arrange private ski tours.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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There was a David N. Bossie, the president of Citizens United—yes, that Citizens United, whose 2010 court case upended American democracy by allowing corporations unlimited political spending—and a fervent Trump supporter.—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Mallard Lounge epitomizes the après-ski tradition, providing a gracious transition from active days to relaxed evenings.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mina, worried about her young kids doing the math about her long, grueling commute, cautiously accepts Alma’s gracious offer.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Make Time for Tea Next door, Draper Blooms Tea Garden delights with a formal tea service that features scrumptious finger sandwiches, vanilla scones, seasonal jams, and bite-size sweets, like brownies and breads.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gentle Great Dane Meeting New Baby Brother By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A toddler's adorable bond with his Great Dane companion has delighted the internet, showing that every boy needs a four-legged friend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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