warm
adjective
having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses.
is warming
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present progressiveof warm (3rd person singular).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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The Arctic is warming several times faster than the global average, a phenomenon known as "Arctic amplification" -- and the effects aren't confined to the North Pole.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
At the same time, the higher and stronger sun is warming up continental Europe and winds from the south can easily bring surges of heat.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
One possibility is that sunlight is warming tiny icy particles that have broken away from the nucleus.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
Here’s hoping Carlitos is warming up his arm for a forthcoming ceremonial first pitch at Chavez Ravine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025
The weather is warming just a little, and I don’t see the one-brow man, and I don’t go farther than the square.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
