warming
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present participleof warm.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
warmadjectivehaving or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Jenkins has hit on the way global warming will be defeated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Scattering straw between vines, known as mulching, is not new, but what has changed is its purpose: from improving general soil health to helping vineyards withstand a warming climate.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Global warming is a big factor behind the new route, but it is not the only one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
A later study explored several global warming scenarios.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
West Charleston was warming up at the other end of the court.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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