as in prelude
a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event
the couple's initial exchange of insults proved to be only a warm-up for their booze-fueled fight later that night
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Recent Examples of warm (up)
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Incorporate a proper warm-up routine before each training session to prepare your body for lifting and reduce injury risk.8
Powerlifting can seem intimidating at first.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
The good news is a warm-up forecast for next week, when Washington, D.C., could reach 65 degrees.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Later this week, a gradual warm-up as clouds increase ahead of another front.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
After gusty winds and frigid temperatures, Greater Cincinnati will experience a slight warm-up over the weekend into early next week.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Incorporate a proper warm-up routine before each training session to prepare your body for lifting and reduce injury risk.8
Powerlifting can seem intimidating at first.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
The good news is a warm-up forecast for next week, when Washington, D.C., could reach 65 degrees.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Later this week, a gradual warm-up as clouds increase ahead of another front.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for warm (up)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm (up)
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Companies should work towards the goal of providing their employees with a tailored set of strategic tools, allowing the organization to thrive under the current wave of AI development.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Maple syrup in the cookie dough and the icing provides a homey warmth.Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The altcoin rally observed since November appears to be a prelude to a bigger altcoin season in 2025.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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If past is prelude, Trump’s resulting approach will likely be highly disruptive—especially since some of his goals are mutually incompatible.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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Power is supplied by a wall outlet or an optional 1,800W lithium battery pack.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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The most recent one was one about a data broker who supplied more than 3 billion data points on people in Germany.Leah Feiger, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Southern Section held its track and field preliminaries at four sites around Southern California on Saturday, and sophomore Brian Bonner of Valencia High continued his rise to prominence.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
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In 1988: Greg Louganis won the gold medal in the 3-meter springboard at the Seoul Olympics one day after hitting his head on the diving board during the preliminaries.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
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Many exempt businesses — such as large companies, banks, credit unions, tax-exempt entities and public utilities — already furnish similar data.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Evan Joseph for The Corcoran Group A top-floor bedroom is furnished as a home office.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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This helps ensure each project is optimally equipped for efficient execution.Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby The primary bath is equipped with a soaking tub and shower.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Australia plans to buy more than 200 Tomahawk missiles to arm some of its warships.CBS News, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Iran's ability to arm itself with nuclear weapons is significant as tensions in the region continue to increase with the war in Gaza.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Children are never too young to become Swifties, which is why one mom has delighted the internet by educating her four kids on the singer's backlog of music videos (AKA theatrical masterpieces).Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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These beautiful American Women quarters will be in circulation for decades to come and continue to educate the American people on our incredible honorees.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Warm (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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