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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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
On September 18, Lawrence transitioned her summer sandals and baggy jeans into fall by adding a luxe fur stole, keeping her toes free and shoulders warm on a night out in New York.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The clock is ticking for Japan to find solutions, with the impact from its demographic crisis expected to last decades – and Asia warming nearly twice as quickly as the rest of the world, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
When the weather is warm, cool off with a custard on the front porch.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
On September 18, Lawrence transitioned her summer sandals and baggy jeans into fall by adding a luxe fur stole, keeping her toes free and shoulders warm on a night out in New York.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
Main-level highlights include a double-height living room warmed by a fireplace, a dining area, and a tiled kitchen outfitted with a stainless island and matching stainless appliances, plus a breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The clock is ticking for Japan to find solutions, with the impact from its demographic crisis expected to last decades – and Asia warming nearly twice as quickly as the rest of the world, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Investing in employee growth creates passionate advocates who deliver exceptional customer experiences, which then builds community goodwill.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rather, this is merely one more reflection of how Iger has long sought to position Disney as a family-friendly, classic Americana brand with appeal across all sides while eschewing blatantly divisive programming.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The result is a more stable, income-friendly sector—even if production growth is less dramatic.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This will help make the cleanup even easier while still allowing the hot air to circulate and heat your food.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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The new thermal management module from MAHLE resolves the key challenge of e-mobility – the loss of range caused by heating at low temperatures.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Sep. 2025
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Motivated largely by his desire to please his dead father, who bullied him into believing that toughness is the essence of manhood, Cade insists on pushing past his injury and pursuing his dream.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Golden retrievers, while intelligent and eager to please, are more commonly found retrieving game, assisting as service animals, or acting as family companions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Reid and star tight end Travis Kelce have had their fair share of heated moments together.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Kirks’ 6,800-square-foot Spanish-style property featured a wet bar, wine room, huge kitchen island and outdoor kitchen next to a heated pool and spa.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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My fervent hope is that budding therapists do not get discouraged from pursuing their career path in the mental health field.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fans online have been fervent and passionate about the plot for the past two seasons, but the show wanted to clear things up.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 Sep. 2025
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With news of Redford’s death Tuesday at age 89, several Tiburon residents remembered him as a gracious, unassuming man who liked to walk around town and patronize local restaurants.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The guests were delighted by the surprise fireworks show.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Girl Violence, the result of that introspection, announces Strauss’ new chapter with songs that bloom and twist around themselves, echoing the fear and delight and increasing clear-eyedness that came along with each fresh experience.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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