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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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The higher alcohol content amplifies the flavor intensity, leaving a long, warming finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Adjective
Goldfish plants are grown as houseplants in most of the country, but in warm climates, such as USDA zones 10 and 11 (find your zone here), they can be grown outside on a porch or patio in a dappled shade area.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Verb
The handwritten notes and illustrations that a woman leaves out for her spouse to spot upon returning home from work has warmed the hearts of viewers on Reddit.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The higher alcohol content amplifies the flavor intensity, leaving a long, warming finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Hussain has a friendly, reassuring presence, making the already-simple recipes even less intimidating.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Raw milk and cheese Pasteurization kills bacteria and viruses in dairy products by heating them to 161 degrees Farenheit.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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This space is fully air-conditioned and heated, and is attached to the main house.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced. Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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Not for a grade, not for schoolwide recognition or honors, not for a potential scholarship, not to please a parent.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The topic garnered passionate and heated discourse from council members and the mayor. City Council member Cheryl Littlejohn took to the podium during the public comment period to give a speech expressing her own disappointment and frustration about the policy and city operations.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence in prison after being convicted on three felony counts for shooting Megan Thee Stallion during a heated dispute outside a Hollywood Hills party in July 2020.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The resulting jump in bond yields to near two-decade highs raised long-term borrowing costs and served as a stark warning for the path ahead that was echoed privately by a handful of Trump allies and to CNN and publicly by one of Trump’s most fervent defenders.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Image Image For four years, despite the fervent hopes of the Lockerbie families, nothing happened.—
Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Its three-stateroom design lets owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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But Bill Fox fans are a kind of a tribe, and Hagan was as gracious as could be.—
Nate Rogers,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
Verb
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This has delighted Cruise's fans online, who can't stop posting about Cruise's love for a buttery tub.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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With more than 155,000 upvotes on TikTok, Milo's inclusion in his owner's daily prayers delighted internet users.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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