hot waters

noun

plural of hot water
as in soups

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  1. soups
  2. nodes
  3. difficulties
Noun
  • The Sukhothai-style tom yum noodle soup is a must-order, and encapsulates the best of Thai noodle soups with a deeply savory-acidic broth topped with bouncy fish cakes, meatballs, and rice noodles.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • During a recent visit, chefs were preparing hot soups for the long winter ahead.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of soups
Noun
  • While its aesthetic benefits have helped bring lymphatic drainage into the mainstream, this intricate network of vessels, nodes, and fluid is fundamental to everything from immune function to maintaining the body's fluid balance.
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Once a dominant force in the chip manufacturing landscape, Intel hit major delays with its 7- and 10-nanometer nodes, triggering the stock's worst year ever in 2024.
    — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of nodes
Noun
  • Wave ownership recently proposed a sweeping development project at the Del Mar Fairgrounds that would include a 12,000- to 16,000-seat stadium, citing difficulties securing premium dates at 35,000-capacity Snapdragon.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For borrowers facing more serious financial difficulties, pursuing debt settlement — either on their own or with the help of a debt relief company — could make sense.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of difficulties
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