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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
Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 European countries, which usually refill gas reserves during warmer months, are struggling to do so, as summer prices have risen to winter levels. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 Miami Waterkeeper sued in 2017 to stop the work until more comprehensive studies could be conducted on the potential impact to coral on the fragile reef, which has been hammered by warming oceans and disease. —Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warm
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Ahead of it, warm, humid air will surge in, pushing dew points into the low to mid-60s across the Kansas City metro, along with southerly gusts up to 30 to 35 mph. —Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 European countries, which usually refill gas reserves during warmer months, are struggling to do so, as summer prices have risen to winter levels. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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According to Scripps, the warm water temperatures are not being driven by El Niño or warming at the equator, but by persistent high-pressure systems that reduce winds and upwelling, a movement that pulls colder nutrient-rich water to the surface. —Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 Miami Waterkeeper sued in 2017 to stop the work until more comprehensive studies could be conducted on the potential impact to coral on the fragile reef, which has been hammered by warming oceans and disease. —Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warm
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Law enforcement made passionate pleas for parents and children alike to take gun safety more seriously.— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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The latter is a nonstarter, given that Baker is a passionate defender of cinemas.— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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In the absence of the federal government incentivizing companies to make more environmentally friendly choices, state and/or local policies may also offer a way forward.— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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The two coastal towns are about eight miles apart; however, Lewes’s public beach is considered more family-friendly because of its calm bay waters.— Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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These run on electricity, which activates a magnetic field that heats pans and food but leaves burners cool to the touch.— Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
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Crafted from enameled cast iron, the dish is designed to provide steady, even heat for cooking meats and vegetables.— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.— Randee Dawn, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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An old rose that is sure to please is the pink 'Peggy Martin' rose that has become widely available in nurseries.— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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The world record landed in the middle of a heated high school relay race that had captured the attention of the stadium announcer and most of the fans.— Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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Amenities and experiences Most of my afternoons were spent idling at the heated infinity pool, glass of African wine in hand, overlooking the crater.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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This propulsive documentary follows Climate Defiance and founder Michael Greenberg’s unabashedly disruptive protests, expressing their fervent and urgent demands for climate action in the spaces — and faces — of industry executives and politicians exacerbating the crisis.— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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The reality is that Medicare and Social Security enjoy fervent public support.— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
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These fans, along with residents, will move around the city to support their team, go to the fan fest and take in all the culinary delights the Heart of America has to offer.— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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