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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
Allure, 30 June 2025
Its patch pockets, warm white coloring and solaro piping adhere to tradition, while its slouchy cotton-hemp blend and convertible collar strike a more contemporary note.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Ian Max Stevenson
updated July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
While the rest of the ocean warms, that patch has been mysteriously cooling.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
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Adjective
Robbie kept the rest of her look equally low-key and cool, wearing her warm blonde hair straight and opting for minimal makeup, save for a bold flush of bronzer for a summery vibe.
—Allure, 30 June 2025
Its patch pockets, warm white coloring and solaro piping adhere to tradition, while its slouchy cotton-hemp blend and convertible collar strike a more contemporary note.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Verb
That process gives off heat and can warm water below the surface to high temperatures.
—Ian Max Stevenson
updated July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
While the rest of the ocean warms, that patch has been mysteriously cooling.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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The greatest scientists of any age have always been those most passionate about their field — most drawn to the transcendence reflected in their studies — those whose lives were as great as their work.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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And although the show was fairly undersold, the band's passionate fanbase was rewarded with a great spectacle of a show.—
Cal Roach,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Recently sober, Felix has his own complement of bandmates, friends and friendly ex-girlfriends, including three women named Polly — Adèle Exarchopoulos plays the important one — whose history with Felix makes Jess nervous.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Don’t miss the complimentary spa complete with a snow room and heated thalassotherapy pool (incorporating sea water for its restorative benefits).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
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That solar energy flows into space in all directions around the sun, and a tiny fraction (about half a billionth) of it is intercepted by Earth, heating our planet.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
3 July 2025
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Then the governor, seemingly trying to please the president, vetoed laws that assist Floridians in survival mode.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Two tiebreaking runs scored, a fact that pleased Altuve far more than another milestone in a career full of them.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Pearl, who is Jewish, has expressed his fervent support for Israel in the face of rising antisemitism in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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No matter the fervent focus on Asian cuisine, Aramara is in Mexico after all, so the interplay with local ingredients and flavors does not completely fall to the wayside.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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But goodness gracious, the Rockies are only (14-36) under Schaeffer after going 7-33 under Black.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Thus far, the administration has managed to fend off initial court challenges, maintain arrests at a steady clip, and generate images of a ruthless crackdown in a liberal bastion that delight the president’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Jackson had been delighted by the number of young people who had turned out, a perennial goal for august cultural institutions.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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