warm
adjective
having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses.
are warming
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present progressiveof warm.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Scientists say the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, are warming rapidly as global temperatures rise, accelerating glacier melt.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
“We know that temperatures are warming in the long term, linked to human-caused climate change, and El Niño acts to boost those temperatures temporarily,” climate scientist Zachary Labe of the nonprofit Climate Central said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Investors are warming up to Meta Platforms’ artificial-intelligence strategy after the company’s most recent business updates.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Met Office's State of the Climate 2024 report shows that in parts of the UK the hottest days are warming around twice as fast as typical days.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
The seas are warming, which is terrible for almost everyone.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
