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hot waters

noun

plural of hot water
as in soups

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  1. soups
  2. nodes
  3. difficulties
Noun
  • Turmeric is responsible for some of the most beautiful golden hues in the kitchen, adding vibrant color to curries, soups, marinades, and more.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Expect Postino’s signature bruschetta boards along with panini, soups, salads and shareable snacks like roasted mushroom fondue, smoked salmon and seasonal burrata.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of soups
Noun
  • These are key fuel nodes for the Red Sea, made all the more vital as Iran throttles traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The program turns large unmanned aircraft into mobile nodes that can support individual test missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of nodes
Noun
  • Patience is the ability to remain calm and accept delays, difficulties, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the difficulties, officers did find several items of interest.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of difficulties
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