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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the proposed table tennis club met with only a tepid response
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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
make sure the water for the footbath is just tepid or you'll burn yourself
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Recent Examples of tepid
The film received a worrisome B- CinemaScore from ticket buyers, while the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is a tepid 70 percent.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2025
Campbell makes Maura Healey’s tenure as AG seem tepid by comparison.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
The apparently tepid demand for the Club World Cup only exacerbates what has been a tough 2025 for ticket-selling platforms.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
However, this modest outperformance remains tepid for a technology company operating in what was previously considered a high-growth sector.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2025
Campbell makes Maura Healey’s tenure as AG seem tepid by comparison.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
The apparently tepid demand for the Club World Cup only exacerbates what has been a tough 2025 for ticket-selling platforms.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
However, this modest outperformance remains tepid for a technology company operating in what was previously considered a high-growth sector.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tepid
Adjective
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Rub a little neutral oil (like vegetable oil) on the hamburger patties to jump-start the frying process.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Think neutral sheet sets and nightstands with clean lines to keep the headboard as the center of attention.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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How To Clean Stovetop Grates With Vinegar Fill a pan or sink with equal parts warm water and vinegar.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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Instructions Step 1 To a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup of lukewarm water and knead until an elastic, sticky dough forms, about 2 minutes.—
Dimitris Chantziplakis,
Saveur,
10 July 2025
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There are health benefits to taking very hot or very cold showers, depending on your health status and goals, but most experts recommend using lukewarm water between 96.8 and 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit (F).12 1.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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President Trump deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines in the city days after the operation began amid heated protests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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And because no Hamptons home is complete without a few luxe extras, the digs are outfitted with a heated pool, sauna, tennis court, gym, and a boat mooring.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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That first orgasm, a brittle, unenthusiastic moan rippling as the A24 logo fills the screen, isn’t so much experienced as performed.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even an unenthusiastic attempt at mediation proved remarkably effective.—
Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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“Tepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tepid. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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