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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
I left the bowl of soup sitting on the counter too long, and now it's lukewarm
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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the dentist's lecture on the merits of flossing got only a lukewarm response
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Recent Examples of lukewarm
The new head coach was met with lukewarm approval, despite twice being named NBA Coach of the Year and leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 to 48 hours.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Colleagues teased her about the lukewarm beverage.
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Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
But even as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats’ campaign arm extend a lukewarm embrace, there remains a greater reluctance among some to champion Platner in the way Republicans quickly did for Paxton after months of vehemently opposing him.
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Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 to 48 hours.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Colleagues teased her about the lukewarm beverage.
—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
But even as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats’ campaign arm extend a lukewarm embrace, there remains a greater reluctance among some to champion Platner in the way Republicans quickly did for Paxton after months of vehemently opposing him.
—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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On the other side, the plumbing is being pushed toward neutral ground.
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For a more understated look, classic French tips, neutral ombré, and sheer pink designs offer a polished finish without feeling too bold.
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Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange.
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The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors.
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Rotten Tomatoes Reception to Netflix’s rendition of The Last Airbender has always been tepid.
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The film’s reviews range from negative to tepid praise (averaging a 58 percent Rotten Tomatoes score).
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
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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.
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Some previous supporters remain unenthusiastic about another run for president.
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Ultimately the question is whether Hardy, Glasser and Butterworth can patch things up especially since Hardy was already unenthusiastic about returning for Season 3 due to his conflict with Butterworth.
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Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.
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In a game that Switzerland dominated for the majority of the time, only some halfhearted chants by the Swiss superfans in the second deck cut through.
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“Lukewarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lukewarm. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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