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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
Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
On a warmer day, there would be a little bit better velocity.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
While the caves’ pools are too hot to bathe in, one chamber functions as a natural sauna and the others as mystical, naturally warmed meditation rooms and lounges.
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Boise residents can expect to spring into warmer weather Thursday as forecasts predict a high around 82 degrees.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
On a warmer day, there would be a little bit better velocity.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
The chalkboard menu leans homestyle Japanese: plump mussels steamed with sake, grilled onigiri in a puddle of dashi, a warming monkfish hot pot.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
While the caves’ pools are too hot to bathe in, one chamber functions as a natural sauna and the others as mystical, naturally warmed meditation rooms and lounges.
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
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Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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The couple alternates between passionate embraces and domestic tension (an ambulance shows up in their driveway, at one point, its whirring red and blue light hinting something sinister has just taken place).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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While washing the mop pad, the dock heats the water to different temperatures to tackle various types of grime: 122 degrees Fahrenheit for starch stains, 140 degrees for grease, and 176 degrees for coffee and sterilization.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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The result of this gravitational tug-of-war is that the planet is internally heated, so that excess heat bubbles out as active volcanism on the surface.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly engaged in a heated exchange, according to the New York Times.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Jupiter's diameter is 11 times larger than Earth's, meaning this heated region is enormous.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Thurmond, the fervent segregationist senator from South Carolina, spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes — 46 minutes less than Booker.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even when projects earned mixed reviews from film critics or flew under the radar, Kilmer’s performances still drew commendations and cultivated a fervent fan following.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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The press conference had a very gracious tone on the U.S. relationship.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Henry Fonda belonged to a bygone Hollywood era of stories and role models geared to delighting moviegoers’ curiosity.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ahead, discover 20 options designed to delight every type of bride (and to come in handy when the occasion calls for it).—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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