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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
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
This spring, regulators again closed parts of the fishery off central California to conventional gear, a measure that has become increasingly common in recent years as warming waters increase whale overlap with crab fishing seasons.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Water in the eastern Equatorial Pacific has been warming rapidly this spring, and El Niño conditions are likely to develop in June or July.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Residents feel an urgency to reduce planet-warming pollution, especially this year, said Luke Cartin, director of lands and sustainability for Park City.
—David Condos, NPR, 19 May 2026
Alaska is the fastest-warming US state and is no stranger to sudden major rainstorms and strong typhoons.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The method shows promise in helping to curb warming temperatures due to climate change, however there may be unforeseen ecological consequences.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
As more planet-warming gases are released from burning fossil fuels, rising heat is also causing more moisture to evaporate off the land and making plants absorb more moisture.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The reemergence of thunderstorms and warming temperatures in the forecast are a reminder that tornado season is here in Chicagoland.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
Collagen peptides dissolve cleanly without changing flavor, and warming spices like cardamom, ginger and nutmeg add complexity with no sugar or creamer needed.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
This spring, regulators again closed parts of the fishery off central California to conventional gear, a measure that has become increasingly common in recent years as warming waters increase whale overlap with crab fishing seasons.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Water in the eastern Equatorial Pacific has been warming rapidly this spring, and El Niño conditions are likely to develop in June or July.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Residents feel an urgency to reduce planet-warming pollution, especially this year, said Luke Cartin, director of lands and sustainability for Park City.
—David Condos, NPR, 19 May 2026
Alaska is the fastest-warming US state and is no stranger to sudden major rainstorms and strong typhoons.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The method shows promise in helping to curb warming temperatures due to climate change, however there may be unforeseen ecological consequences.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
As more planet-warming gases are released from burning fossil fuels, rising heat is also causing more moisture to evaporate off the land and making plants absorb more moisture.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The reemergence of thunderstorms and warming temperatures in the forecast are a reminder that tornado season is here in Chicagoland.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 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.—
semafor.com,
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
Verb
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The plan involves heating and cooling a cluster of large downtown buildings with water, Earth's heat and even sewage.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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But the new findings suggest black hole activity alone may not fully explain what is happening in Abell 2029, and that the large-scale sloshing caused by the ancient merger may also play an important role in stirring and heating the gas, the new study notes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Meatball sliders make a fun and satisfying lunch the whole family will enjoy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The secret to achieving that signature sizzling-fajita flavor at home is cooking everything over high heat.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
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The show, which featured a sizzling performance by Walton Goggins, as an authoritarian vigilante, was an avant-garde breakthrough for television.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The aesthetic Eye-pleasing patterns, mystical motifs, and fun, boldly colored pairings.—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Nevertheless, an underrated aspect of Alonso’s work is his dry sense of humor, which plays out here in the affectless performances and the blank time filled by awkward glances and pleasing animal appearances.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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They were convicted in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants found in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer in Texas in 2022.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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There’s never a bad time for a trip to the Big Easy—except maybe the sweltering summer.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Verb
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 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 22 May. 2026.
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