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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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Recent Examples of warming
ABC News, 6 May 2026
But until now, researchers weren’t sure what effect all those plastic particles were having on an already warming climate.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
That will kick our warming trend into high gear.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
In a warming world, everyone’s looking for drought-tolerant plants.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Watch the long-range weather forecast and look for a pattern of warming weather.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
While his hedge fund invested in fossil fuels, Steyer spent millions to protect a California law aimed at curbing planet-warming emissions.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Research has consistently shown the Pacific Islands are among the most vulnerable to climate change, with warming sea temperatures causing large-scale coral die-offs and rising tides threatening homes and livelihoods.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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The program, known as MARINER — Macroalgae Research Inspiring Novel Energy Resources — consisted of projects ranging from developing heat-resistant kelp strains that can withstand warming oceans to studies on seaweed genomes.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
But until now, researchers weren’t sure what effect all those plastic particles were having on an already warming climate.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
That will kick our warming trend into high gear.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
In a warming world, everyone’s looking for drought-tolerant plants.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Watch the long-range weather forecast and look for a pattern of warming weather.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
While his hedge fund invested in fossil fuels, Steyer spent millions to protect a California law aimed at curbing planet-warming emissions.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Research has consistently shown the Pacific Islands are among the most vulnerable to climate change, with warming sea temperatures causing large-scale coral die-offs and rising tides threatening homes and livelihoods.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warming
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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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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Since heat on induction stovetops need the right cookware to begin heating, the top is safe to the touch when turned on and without the pot or pan on the burner.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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In a simple demonstration, a Bluetooth connection worked normally at low temperatures but was cut off after heating.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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The project began coalescing last year, after the two had completed the arduous but clearly satisfying production on Apex.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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The NeeDoh Nice Cube is cube-shaped with sharp corners that are satisfying to squeeze from all sides.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Curry lends plenty of music-hall verve as the butler, and Warren makes a sizzling Miss Scarlet.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Kylie Jenner posed for a sizzling photo to promote her latest makeup products.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Sweet summer corn, creamy mozzarella, and savory miso team up to add rich flavor and tame the heat of these zippy peppers for a crowd pleasing dish.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Not just the neat trick of beguiling highbrow critics while at the same time pleasing millions of readers who don’t care about literary bona fides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Even in the midst of that sweltering Lagos day of thumping car music and raucous engines and the truck that honked at her for dancing too close, Miriam’s squeal stood out, a siren.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Aside from protective face masks and food packs, officials were told to ensure evacuation centers were adequately ventilated given the sweltering summer heat, Social Welfare Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said during a news conference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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