as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
the appeal of piping hot cocoa after an afternoon of shoveling snow
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Recent Examples of piping hot
Fast forward to 2025, and Korean skin care is piping hot.
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Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Wondering what a piping hot baked potato and bacteria have to do with each other?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
At the other end, George stayed piping hot.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The beignets are still piping hot, the frozen margaritas still frosty.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Wondering what a piping hot baked potato and bacteria have to do with each other?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
At the other end, George stayed piping hot.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The beignets are still piping hot, the frozen margaritas still frosty.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for piping hot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piping hot
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Built into a hillside to withstand the searing desert heat, the visitor center is run by friendly rangers who can provide information on what’s blooming, suggest where to get a bite to eat in town, and offer trail recommendations.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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To prepare trout, Walker suggests grilling, baking, or pan-searing it with simple seasonings like lemon, herbs, or garlic.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Idyllwild peaked at 87 degrees on Wednesday, hotter than the previous record of 75 degrees in 2004.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 28-year-old swung a hot bat before his injury and is 4 for 5 with the pair of extra base hits since his return.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Every rocky planet, including Earth and Mars, began its life as a molten world.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Piping hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piping%20hot. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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