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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
Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Philadelphia is expected to return to sunny skies and warmer highs of 40 degrees by Friday.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
In the first edition of Boiling Point, Kelly Sanders, an engineering professor at USC and Sammy spoke about what the fires mean for the future of L.A. and how the city might adapt to a warming world.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
This form-fitting zippered jacket also features thumb holes, which helps keep your hands warm in chillier temperatures and helps the sleeves stay in place through every stride.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Philadelphia is expected to return to sunny skies and warmer highs of 40 degrees by Friday.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
What Happens Next The forecast suggests a warming trend after the weekend, with temperatures likely to stabilize in the mid-70s.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
In the first edition of Boiling Point, Kelly Sanders, an engineering professor at USC and Sammy spoke about what the fires mean for the future of L.A. and how the city might adapt to a warming world.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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Start taking a closer look at sports that might be considered new but have passionate competitors and advocates.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Leave it to my grandfather—and Southern Living editors—to have passionate opinions about this classic sweet.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Ichiro, who was elected to the hall in Cooperstown, New York, with 99.7% of the vote, addressed the journalist during a news conference on his election Thursday, extending a friendly invitation.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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My interactions with other people became fraught with anxiety almost immediately upon making the switch; even a friendly handshake held the potential for disaster.—
Chioma Nnadi,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The wellness area of the hotel has a beautiful indoor/outdoor swimming pool heated all year round.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The team brewed the tea bags as a consumer would (minus the tea leaves) in sterile water heated to 95 degrees Celsius, or 203 degrees Fahrenheit, with constant stirring and then measured the number of plastic particles released.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
19 Jan. 2025
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Throughout history, first ladies have struggled to please everybody with their outfit choices — no matter the decade or political party.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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For example, one partner might suppress their own needs or passions in an attempt to please the other or avoid conflict.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Outdoors, a heated in-ground swimming pool, a lounge area, and a barbecue station are positioned around a landscaped lot that’s just shy of an acre.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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Each offer multiple dining options, robust spa services, and heated pools.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The academy has many fervent supporters but also critics.—
Jan Hoffman,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Gibson, Stallone, and Voight have all been fervent Trump supporters.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Samia is quick to accept the break-up, even gracious.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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But this gracious view has been taken to the extreme by some Americans who view Russia as a benign actor that is either incapable, uninterested or unwilling to harm the American people.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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There is an argument that Alexander-Arnold is just a 21st-century version of Glenn Hoddle, a midfield playmaker who both delighted and baffled the country in the 1980s.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Following the birth of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ daughter, Golden Raye, last Sunday, Randi Mahomes delighted fans with a post on Instagram following the blessed event.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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