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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the proposed table tennis club met with only a tepid response
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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
make sure the water for the footbath is just tepid or you'll burn yourself
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Recent Examples of tepid
Consumer confidence is tepid, but well above the threshold that historically has signaled a recession.
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
The comedy is mostly tepid, but Barrera sells it well.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
These large hurdles may help illustrate why the response to a vehicle that can drive itself has been so tepid.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
On the same May day in which Disney finally announced streaming profits, the company’s stock posted its worst day in a year in a half because of its tepid outlook.
—David Goldman, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
The comedy is mostly tepid, but Barrera sells it well.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
These large hurdles may help illustrate why the response to a vehicle that can drive itself has been so tepid.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
On the same May day in which Disney finally announced streaming profits, the company’s stock posted its worst day in a year in a half because of its tepid outlook.
—David Goldman, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag More than 20,400 shoppers have given the best-selling Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag, which comes in 20 vibrant and neutral colors, a five-star stamp of approval — and for good reason.Averi Baudler, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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However, the pattern is expected to be short-lived, with conditions transitioning back to neutral by February.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Anderson shelters, which were constructed in house’s gardens and backyards, were so cold and damp that some opted to stay inside in their warm beds during air raids.Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Molly Higgins The Best Travel Mugs That Keep Your Coffee Hot and You Happy Goodbye lukewarm beverages.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
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Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Stay up to date on all election news with our 2024 Election Day Live Blog. Michigan’s Senate race is one of a handful of heated battles for upper chamber seats this year, as Democrats hope to maintain control amid a challenging map.The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The audience's energy did not match that of the Spitz's younger fanbase, and the two young girls who attempted crowd surfing were met with folks unenthusiastic about keeping them in the air.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
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Higher borrowing costs and demand slowed by inflation led to an unenthusiastic future guidance.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Tepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tepid. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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