Meaning & use
warming
The process of becoming warmer, especially the gradual rise in the earth's average temperature.
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Scientists have linked global warming to rising sea levels and melting glaciers.
A warming trend melted most of the remaining snow within a week.
A note on using this word
Often shortened from global warming in casual speech, though warming alone can describe any rise in temperature.
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cooling
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Making someone feel pleasantly comforted, reassured, or emotionally touched.
It was warming to see old friends welcome her home so happily.
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