warm
adjective
having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses.
have been warming
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present perfect progressiveof warm.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Ties between the nuclear-armed Asian giants have been warming again recently, with flights, visas and high-level contacts gradually being restored.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
But data show that recently investors have been warming toward these names once again.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
This year has been so exceptionally hot in part because oceans have been warming, which means they are doing less to counteract global warming than in the past.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 7, 2023
Mr. Jordan’s ascension to the gavel is not guaranteed, though more and more conservative lawmakers have been warming to him.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
I have been warming by the fire, for chill hath the wind proved, else I had been with ye ere now.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Lucy Foster Madison
