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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
I left the bowl of soup sitting on the counter too long, and now it's lukewarm
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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the dentist's lecture on the merits of flossing got only a lukewarm response
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Recent Examples of lukewarm
Others, such as Germany and Italy, are either lukewarm to the concept entirely or don’t envision participating unless Washington is involved.
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
Afterward, wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.4
Some people with sensitive skin find that cleansing with water in the morning is sufficient, and over-cleansing with products can irritate their skin.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
But the proposal has received a lukewarm reception from Gov. Jared Polis, who will soon decide whether to sign it into law.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
In fact, some Private Equity leaders were lukewarm to the idea when surveyed earlier this year.
—Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
Afterward, wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.4
Some people with sensitive skin find that cleansing with water in the morning is sufficient, and over-cleansing with products can irritate their skin.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
But the proposal has received a lukewarm reception from Gov. Jared Polis, who will soon decide whether to sign it into law.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
In fact, some Private Equity leaders were lukewarm to the idea when surveyed earlier this year.
—Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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Pace Natural / Gold Area Rug The Pace area rug has a classic pattern and neutral color scheme, and the hints of gold add a warm and inviting feel to rooms.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Previously, pro-Kremlin trolls had been notably restrained in commenting on Trump, using neutral or careful language, Agentstvo reported.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The Ravens need the 2021 first-round pick to take another step forward and become a weekly difference-maker on a defense that can’t afford to repeat last year’s slow start or tepid finish in Buffalo.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Bud Light’s tepid response also angered LGBTQ rights advocates.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Nine maps were submitted by citizens, Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons said during heated debate at Tuesday’s meeting.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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In a dramatic and unprecedented move Tuesday, the Florida Board of Governors voted 10–6 to reject Santa J. Ono’s nomination as the University of Florida’s next president in a heated session that more closely resembled a Senate confirmation hearing than the typical rubber-stamp vote.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The Kremlin is unenthusiastic about President Donald Trump’s proposal for the Vatican to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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The city Development Services Department and Traffic Engineering Division of the Transportation Department have seemed unenthusiastic about the proposal, Gantzel said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
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“Lukewarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lukewarm. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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