hot waters

Definition of hot watersnext
plural of hot water

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot waters
Noun
  • Beet Greens The leafy tops of beets can be prepared like other leafy greens—sautéed or added to soups or salads.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Its classic American menu, featuring sandwiches, soups, pizzas and more continues to be served in five other Northern California outposts.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This is especially true once the lunar nodes shift in July.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Semiconductor controls continue to govern advanced nodes; outbound investment screening has deep institutional support; critical infrastructure and data concerns persist across multiple agencies.
    Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Raising the city’s garbage fee was another structural solution that aldermen and the mayor opted to avoid because of similar political difficulties.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Obviously reading at random won’t solve all the issues with unequal advances, difficulties in sustaining a career, and lack of diversity in publishing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Hot waters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20waters. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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