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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
the casserole, just out of the oven, was too hot to eat
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
this spring it's the cool shades of lipstick that are hot
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
was surprised to learn that American jazz has long been hot in Russia
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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
your hot temper is going to get you in trouble a hot battle for first place in the American League
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
we were hot to get the baseball game started and wished it would stop raining
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as in angry
feeling or showing anger
you don't have to get all hot about it
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
bought a hot new car that should tear up the roadways
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
since you're guilty as hell, you'd better get a hot lawyer
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as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
he admitted that the nude photos made him hot
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as in fast
with great speed
workers were working hot and heavy to repair the breach in the levee
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Recent Examples of hot
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Switch from iced coffee to hot coffee.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Kia updated the looks and interior of the 2026 Sportage compact SUV, but the popular hybrid model’s fuel economy decreased slightly, a disappointment for a popular vehicle in a hot-selling part of the market.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Wash your towels according to the care label, but don’t be afraid to go hotter if the towels are extra dirty.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Switch from iced coffee to hot coffee.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Kia updated the looks and interior of the 2026 Sportage compact SUV, but the popular hybrid model’s fuel economy decreased slightly, a disappointment for a popular vehicle in a hot-selling part of the market.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Kia updated the looks and interior of the 2026 Sportage compact SUV, but the popular hybrid model’s fuel economy decreased slightly, a disappointment for a popular vehicle in a hot-selling part of the market.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot
Adjective
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 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
Adjective
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But modern dentists are skeptical as to how effective this practice actually is at improving oral health.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Netflix's modern retelling of the Biblical story of Ruth and Boaz, set in the tiny Tennessee town of Pegram, recently hit the global streaming platform.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Toss it in your tote for just-in-case scenarios, or drape it over your shoulders and tie for a more fashionable statement.—
Nusrat Sultana,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Vionic Winny 2 Sneakers Vionic sneakers are fashionable enough to wear to work or the grocery store thanks to the versatile leather and suede materials — and this pair is currently at one of its lowest prices.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Protesters in Ecuador attacked a car carrying President Daniel Noboa, the latest demonstration of increasingly violent discontent against his government.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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From a violent separatist insurgency in the English-speaking west to entrenched corruption, the country has seen growth stifled despite abundant oil and mineral wealth.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Jones is particularly excited about the opportunities for personalization.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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But while countless fans couldn’t be more excited for Bad Bunny’s showcase, other people — including the president of the United States — aren’t as keen that a primarily Spanish-speaking artist got the gig.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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The series helped fuel the sexy, romantic bloodsucker trend, making Moyer a heartthrob.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.—
Amanda Rosa
October 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone proposing to offer a master class on changing the world for the better, without becoming negative, cynical, angry or narrow-minded in the process, could model their advice on the life and work of pioneering animal behavior scholar Jane Goodall.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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An angry cowboy named Jake once slammed a guest’s door and locked it.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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An end to the fighting is expected to lead to rapid increases in the supply of food and other basic needs.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Over and over, the department has used the threat of pulling federal funding to force compliance with new directives and rapid shifts in policy.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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