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a place or environment that favors the development of something
prerevolutionary Boston was viewed as a hotbed of treason by the British
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Recent Examples of hotbed
The city has since become a hotbed of new development.
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Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Incorporated into the city in 1860, this former hamlet was the haunt of Molière and the literati, and later a hotbed of Art Nouveau residences by architect Hector Guimard (the creator of Paris’s iconic Métro entrances).
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Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Scott Schrader, cleaning expert at CottageCare, explains how sheets can become a hotbed for bacteria and allergens fairly quickly in the summer because sweat, body oils, dust mites, and skin cells accumulate quickly from excessive heat and humidity.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
The high-profile demonstrations at Delaney Hall began earlier this month after advocates said detainees inside launched a hunger strike over poor living conditions at the 1,000-bed facility, the latest hotbed of opposition over the federal government's immigration crackdown.
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ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Incorporated into the city in 1860, this former hamlet was the haunt of Molière and the literati, and later a hotbed of Art Nouveau residences by architect Hector Guimard (the creator of Paris’s iconic Métro entrances).
—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Scott Schrader, cleaning expert at CottageCare, explains how sheets can become a hotbed for bacteria and allergens fairly quickly in the summer because sweat, body oils, dust mites, and skin cells accumulate quickly from excessive heat and humidity.
—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
The high-profile demonstrations at Delaney Hall began earlier this month after advocates said detainees inside launched a hunger strike over poor living conditions at the 1,000-bed facility, the latest hotbed of opposition over the federal government's immigration crackdown.
—
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotbed
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The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.
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Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Stevie Wonder were a few big names at the Obama center opening ceremony.
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The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.
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This was true throughout the neighborhood, which established itself this month as a secondary mecca for Knicks fans.
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The birds use calls and behaviors that help direct people toward wild bees’ nests, while humans respond with their own vocal signals during the search.
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Bald eagle pairs usually mate for life, returning to the same nest every year.
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“Hotbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotbed. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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