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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
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
In fact, winter nighttime temperatures are warming the fastest, according to UM’s McNoldy.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
That settles into a spicy suede with cardamom and benzoin, before warming into tonka bean, amber, and musk.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
You’ll be tempted to wear it during sweater-weather season, too, as the no-snag terry fabric is inherently warming.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Texas oil industry and its regulators have celebrated a reduction in the burning of climate-warming gases at oil wells, a practice known as flaring.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Sealing the holes Over 20 years, methane has had a warming effect on the planet that is 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Extreme heat is intensifying in Arizona, as temperatures are warming earlier in the spring and persisting later into the fall.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the administration is trying to discredit scientific research to downplay the risks of a warming planet.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
In fact, winter nighttime temperatures are warming the fastest, according to UM’s McNoldy.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
That settles into a spicy suede with cardamom and benzoin, before warming into tonka bean, amber, and musk.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
You’ll be tempted to wear it during sweater-weather season, too, as the no-snag terry fabric is inherently warming.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Texas oil industry and its regulators have celebrated a reduction in the burning of climate-warming gases at oil wells, a practice known as flaring.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Sealing the holes Over 20 years, methane has had a warming effect on the planet that is 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Extreme heat is intensifying in Arizona, as temperatures are warming earlier in the spring and persisting later into the fall.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the administration is trying to discredit scientific research to downplay the risks of a warming planet.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 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 brawling is weighty and the combos are satisfying to pull off, plus the rich artwork pops wonderfully across the screen.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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When life events call for satisfying comfort food, try our Eggplant Parmesan to evoke warmth and tenderness.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 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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Once professionals know their survival depends on pleasing the leader rather than serving the country, things fall apart.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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This all exists in a hugely crowd-pleasing package.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
6 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
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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
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Djokovic has looked a man renewed in New York this year, delighting crowds with some of his rallies as his dances on court following his wins.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Amid a sweltering September evening, where Anthony Richardson and friends barely escaped with a 31-28 win.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Everglades site had been the subject of intense criticism for its treatment of migrants who had been confined there amid sweltering heat, bug infestations and meager meals, prompting members of Congress and state representatives that witnessed the conditions to demand its immediate closure.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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On the smaller side, species like the river otter and mink can be found feasting on fish by the water’s edge, while lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of a wolverine roaming the tundra—and these are far from the only predators that call Katmai home.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Warming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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