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as in heating
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 satisfying
to give satisfaction to
my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart
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as in boiling
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Recent Examples of warming
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Their survival is not just about warming waters, though.
—Bill Kearney, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Though stratospheric aerosol injection over the poles could potentially cool the lower atmosphere atop the ice caps, the study notes that the aerosols could actually the overlying stratosphere—which could disrupt atmospheric circulation, warming Russia in the winter.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
The main focus of the forecast is warming temperatures that will bring a taste of summer back to the region.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Their take on the classic combines pumpkin with a blend of warming spices.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The study also found these companies are responsible for 50% of the increase in heat wave intensity since before humans started adding so much planet-warming carbon and methane pollution to the atmosphere.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Signs of relief have finally appeared in the cattle futures market, though, giving us reason to start warming back up to Texas Roadhouse's stock.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
In true fall-fashion, the cool air will not stick around long, gradually warming is expected throughout next week, from west to east.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
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Saturday begins a warming trend with temperatures rising above normal by the middle of next week and some areas nearing 100°F.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Their survival is not just about warming waters, though.
—Bill Kearney, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Though stratospheric aerosol injection over the poles could potentially cool the lower atmosphere atop the ice caps, the study notes that the aerosols could actually the overlying stratosphere—which could disrupt atmospheric circulation, warming Russia in the winter.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
The main focus of the forecast is warming temperatures that will bring a taste of summer back to the region.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Their take on the classic combines pumpkin with a blend of warming spices.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The study also found these companies are responsible for 50% of the increase in heat wave intensity since before humans started adding so much planet-warming carbon and methane pollution to the atmosphere.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Signs of relief have finally appeared in the cattle futures market, though, giving us reason to start warming back up to Texas Roadhouse's stock.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
In true fall-fashion, the cool air will not stick around long, gradually warming is expected throughout next week, from west to east.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warming
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The main risk is that these batteries can overheat and go into thermal runaway, a chain reaction that occurs when a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state—resulting in extremely high temperature, smoke and, ultimately, a fire that is notoriously difficult to put out.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The gravitational influence of the black hole generates incredible tidal forces in the accretion disk, causing friction and heating its matter to temperatures as great as 18 million degrees Fahrenheit (around 10 million degrees Celsius).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The garden is satisfying to Ramona.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Other tasters agreed these anchovies had a meaty texture, which made each fillet a satisfying several bites.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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Winning office becomes a matter of pleasing party bosses or local power brokers rather than persuading a broad swath of constituents.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The thinking among some academics and business leaders goes that requiring companies to disclose their finances every quarter, as the US has done since 1970, exacerbates Corporate America’s obsession with pleasing the stock market in the short term rather than focusing on long-term value creation.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Harry clutching a red-hot doorknob, Marv taking a paint can to the face — right up to the gruesome sound effect, then had the music stand down for the sizzling or thwacking payoff.—
Tim Greiving,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Savory Plus Sweet Walk into the 7,000-square-foot lodge-style building, and you’re met by the unmistakable scent of sizzling sausage.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But with the ’80s opulent glam styles trending on fall winter 2025’s runways, expect to see more studded and sequin-delighting dresses across the forthcoming awards season.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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To ensure staff are focused on delighting customers, the leadership embodies adaptive mindsets, that inspire commitment and innovation.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In their filing, the women describe enduring sweltering heat, overflowing raw sewage, mold, poor medical care, lack of basic hygiene items, and pest infestations.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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After another sweltering summer, fall is fast approaching.—
Roshae Hemmings,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Today, loyal fans make the drive up Left Hand Canyon to jam out to bluegrass, folk, Americana and other genres while feasting on hearty fare.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Warming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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