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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
Take the liner down, soak it in the tub with cool or lukewarm water and a little Dawn detergent, scrub it with a bristle brush and hang it back up to dry.
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Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The analyst community seems lukewarm on the stock at these levels, with more than half of those covering the name rating it a hold, per FactSet.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The latest Feinberg Forecast has the new Moana on the outside looking in, and critics have been more lukewarm on it too; the film is at 65 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, a full 30 points lower than its predecessor.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
Knight’s ice cold booking led to a lukewarm reaction from the fans in attendance, who only responded when Knight was shockingly upset by Nakamura.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The analyst community seems lukewarm on the stock at these levels, with more than half of those covering the name rating it a hold, per FactSet.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The latest Feinberg Forecast has the new Moana on the outside looking in, and critics have been more lukewarm on it too; the film is at 65 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, a full 30 points lower than its predecessor.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
Knight’s ice cold booking led to a lukewarm reaction from the fans in attendance, who only responded when Knight was shockingly upset by Nakamura.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scientists expect the iceberg to head toward South Georgia island where warmer water is likely to trigger a breakup of the big berg into smaller chunks.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Animal Humane Society says that the best introductions are done outdoors, in a neutral space so neither dog is overwhelmed.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, amid the breathtaking landscape, there's also the reality of tepid Montana temperatures in the winter that many visitors have had to contend with.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Alas, the best the Broncos could manage against the Colts was a lukewarm pinkie (Jaleel McLaughlin’s 21 rushing yards), a tepid thumb (Javonte Williams’ 15 rush yards) and a middle finger in the face of a golden opportunity.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the midst of the chaos, Heavenly suffers a nip-slip, adding an unexpected layer of awkwardness to the already heated exchange.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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The two got in each other’s faces in a heated exchange that included Mims being held back by inactive teammate Orlando Brown Jr. and others.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The audience's energy did not match that of the Spitz's younger fanbase, and the two young girls who attempted crowd surfing were met with folks unenthusiastic about keeping them in the air.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
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Higher borrowing costs and demand slowed by inflation led to an unenthusiastic future guidance.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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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 30 Dec. 2024.
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