hot waters

noun

plural of hot water
as in soups

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  1. soups
  2. nodes
  3. difficulties
Noun
  • Its extra-large container holds 90 ounces of food, and the round size is perfect for holding recipes like soups, chili, pasta, and more.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The versatile workhorse is ideal for a variety of cooking needs, like braising short ribs, simmering soups, roasting whole chickens, and slow-cooking lentils.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of soups
Noun
  • The module then converts the message into a radio signal and broadcasts it to other nodes.
    — Lesya Lapina & Sergey Hyugge, The Dial, 21 July 2026
  • When individual links are disrupted, communications can potentially be rerouted through other available nodes.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of nodes
Noun
  • There were logistical difficulties in shooting that sequence.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • My cousin, who is also experiencing financial difficulties, agreed to move in for one to two years to help out.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 18 July 2026
Definition of difficulties
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