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as in heats
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 pleases
to give satisfaction to
my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart
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Recent Examples of warms
And when that happens, the Arctic warms closer to temperatures farther south and atmospheric pressure changes.
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
And when that happens, the Arctic warms closer to temperatures further south and atmospheric pressure changes.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
As the planet warms, more of the world—perhaps as much as 25 percent of Earth by 2050—will experience droughts and desertlike conditions.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Heat waves are becoming more frequent, more severe and lasting longer as the world warms.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
The patent-pending technology is body heat activated, so your body heat warms it up to make the lashes adhere.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
As the climate warms, there will be less water in the Colorado River.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Its fragrant yellow blooms, whose production increases as the weather warms, look like a cross between those of a penstemon and a snapdragon, which are familial kin.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
A little white wine with a hearty bowl of a chicken, turkey, or pork based white bean chili pairs perfectly with white wine and warms the heart at the same time, while roast pork or chicken cry out for a full-figured white.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
And when that happens, the Arctic warms closer to temperatures further south and atmospheric pressure changes.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
As the planet warms, more of the world—perhaps as much as 25 percent of Earth by 2050—will experience droughts and desertlike conditions.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Heat waves are becoming more frequent, more severe and lasting longer as the world warms.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
The patent-pending technology is body heat activated, so your body heat warms it up to make the lashes adhere.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
As the climate warms, there will be less water in the Colorado River.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Its fragrant yellow blooms, whose production increases as the weather warms, look like a cross between those of a penstemon and a snapdragon, which are familial kin.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
A little white wine with a hearty bowl of a chicken, turkey, or pork based white bean chili pairs perfectly with white wine and warms the heart at the same time, while roast pork or chicken cry out for a full-figured white.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warms
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Eco effort Sustainability has been designed into the Inn, from its waste treatment facility to the solar panel system that heats rooms and water for most of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The most common method in the United States heats milk to at least 161 degrees Fahrenheit (nearly 72 degrees C) for at least 15 seconds before cooling it back to its original temperature.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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First in the Western Conference at 4-0-1, tied with Nashville in the Supporters’ Shield race with 13 points, and days away from the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal against defending champion Cruz Azul, LAFC has shown a penchant for competing hard, which pleases Dos Santos.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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This classic combination of chocolate pudding, crushed sandwich cookies, and gummies is a childhood favorite that still delights today.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Warms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warms. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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