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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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Recent Examples of warming
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Coal is relatively inexpensive to produce but is considered the dirtiest fossil fuel, releasing soot air pollution and nearly twice the planet-warming carbon dioxide as natural gas.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
That warming trend looks to stick around too.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Mayor Mamdani expands warming resources The mayor said an additional 60 hotel shelter units are being used to help people stay out of the bitter cold.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Ironically, warming your hands and feet helps that happen, because your body uses them as heat-release zones, Diller says.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Shop self-warming parkas, down coats, fleece hoodies, and more, starting at $70.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Quick warming trend coming After the bitter cold start on Sunday, southerly winds will return, sending much warmer air into the state.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026
National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Orzo is seasoned with fresh lemon, rosemary and and flat-leaf parsley that pack in the bright, warming flavors.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Coal is relatively inexpensive to produce but is considered the dirtiest fossil fuel, releasing soot air pollution and nearly twice the planet-warming carbon dioxide as natural gas.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
That warming trend looks to stick around too.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Mayor Mamdani expands warming resources The mayor said an additional 60 hotel shelter units are being used to help people stay out of the bitter cold.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Ironically, warming your hands and feet helps that happen, because your body uses them as heat-release zones, Diller says.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Shop self-warming parkas, down coats, fleece hoodies, and more, starting at $70.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Quick warming trend coming After the bitter cold start on Sunday, southerly winds will return, sending much warmer air into the state.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026
National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warming
Adjective
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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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semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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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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That’s not to say India isn’t still heavily reliant on planet-heating fossil fuels.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Start by heating the chocolate and butter in a bowl over very low heat, stirring to combine.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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This rich, satisfying chili is just right for a wintry night.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bánh chưng steaming, dumplings sizzling, and drinks free flowing, hosts and guests alike best roll up their sleeves for the revelry.—
Ingu Chen,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the releases from Trueno and Nicki Nicole, rapper/singer-songwriters from Argentina, excel at sizzling brevity.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And no matter how formal or casual the gathering, every host is always looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer to start the party.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ted Cruz certainly doesn’t care about pleasing everyone, and Billie Eilish and a whole bunch of musicians now clearly don’t either.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Filming of the show’s new season began in Kansas City last summer when Sudeikis, who grew up in Overland Park, brought the main characters here to film scenes during a typically sweltering July.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Levelized billing is designed to smooth out the monthly bill spikes that can hit during sweltering summer and frigid winter months.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warming. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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