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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
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
In a heavy bottomed pot, such as a Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-low heat.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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The wave is on course to approach the same region of warm water that produced hurricanes Rafael, Milton and Helene.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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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Coral reefs around the world are in big trouble because of warming oceans, habitat degradation, pollution, and diseases.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
In a heavy bottomed pot, such as a Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-low heat.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Harry has been a passionate player for decades, often competing side by side with his brother, Prince William.Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hannah is particularly passionate about beauty and wellness as a force for good that can lift our...Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Fry on each side until golden brown and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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The cast-iron oven is designed to heat to a high temperature while also trapping and circulating steam, which will all go to helping create a crisp crust, soft interior, and excellent flavor.Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Modern life is full of stressors of all kinds: paying bills, pleasing difficult bosses, getting along with frenemies, caring for children or aging parents (or both).Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Instead, travel plans and chances to explore avenues in medicine, the law and higher education will please you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 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 Republican and fervent supporter of former president Donald Trump won the Centennial State's third congressional district in 2022 by a wafer thin 546 votes.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Following are 15 mountain towns in California that offer natural beauty, contemporary amenities, and a solid look at the landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jonathan and his team were all very, very, very gracious.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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The keyboard’s trademark shallow key travel remains the same, which is a demerit for heavy-handed typists like myself but should delight light-touch Mac users who prefer little to no resistance when typing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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A day care facility in Maine has delighted the internet by revealing which dog breed is the clingiest, and needless to say, anyone who owns a German shorthaired pointer can relate.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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