hot waters

noun

plural of hot water
as in soups

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  1. soups
  2. nodes
  3. difficulties
Noun
  • Enjoy cottage cheese on its own with sweet or savory toppings, or turn it into high-protein dips, soups, and even ice cream.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These li’l leaves of pak choi sauté in 24 seconds or can melt instantly into soups.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of soups
Noun
  • That’s probably the most beautiful, using a fluorescent tag to label the lipids inside the network and then tracking it across many different nodes.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Inventory, rates and content move across these multiple nodes before a customer ever sees a booking option.
    — Sanjay Ghare, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of nodes
Noun
  • Revamping a historic building with unique architecture has posed some difficulties, said Karademas.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Emerge works with employers to place graduates in jobs, while SETA can help participants pay for rent, food and utilities when financial difficulties threaten their ability to finish training.
    — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of difficulties
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