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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
Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 22 Feb. 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew
Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is a CBS News business analyst.
—Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
Photo : The Luxury Level The great room opens to a covered loggia warmed by a fireplace.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew
Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is a CBS News business analyst.
—Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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Dr Margie Warrell is a leadership coach, author and keynote speaker who is passionate about helping women lead boldly.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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And Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, who has built a passionate following of serious collectors with her Mahnaz Collection of rare jewelry, is now bringing vintage watches into the mix.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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The island is also home to a wide selection of family friendly all-inclusive resorts, including the luxury all-inclusive Barceló Aruba.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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But even that, an idea borrowed from other states, the federal government and even the city of Chicago, failed to get traction, another example of lawmakers and friendly lobbyists showing little appetite for changing how Springfield does business.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Uncover and bake at 350°F until cheese is fully melted and pasta is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Dewar’s has combined the two here, but instead of toasting the barrels with direct flame, as is usually the case, Icelandic magma stones were heated and placed inside a metallic half-cylinder.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The hotel features 225 luxurious rooms, 212 in a sleek new guest tower, that offer modern comforts that will please travelers.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Many in Mexico saw the move as a way to please President Trump and convince him to suspend or cancel the U.S. tariffs against Mexico.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Events that used to lead to days or weeks of heated discourse now fade into nothingness almost instantaneously; nothing matters enough to break the internet anymore.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The heated debates around diversity, equity and inclusion are drowning out something far more important: our children’s ability to learn about and appreciate different cultures.—
Britt Hogue,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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One is his base of unionized government workers and community activists who share his fervent belief in the rectifying power of progressive policies.—
Will Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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But instead of being gracious, Trump booted Zelenskyy out of the White House, leaving the hero’s lunch on a tray in the hall, torpedoing his existential fight to save his battered country and Ukrainian lives.—
Maureen Dowd,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a gracious one-bedroom in North Park Slope, close to the Park and Grand Army Plaza, with an elegant layout: a big foyer, with a large living room on one side, the bedroom on the other, and a kitchen in the middle.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
18 Feb. 2025
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Since 1986, Dolores and Lupe Mendez have been delighting South Siders with soul-satisfying breakfast tacos and other early-morning staples like huevos rancheros.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The players’ receptiveness to the nickname delights Liam.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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