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hot water

noun

Definition of hot water

as in soup

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Recent Examples of hot water Oxygen bleach also works particularly well in warm or hot water, which helps activate the oxygen release reaction, says Tom Ceconi, president of Heritage Park Laundry Essentials. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026 The trick is baking the custard mixture in a hot water bath to create a smooth, even texture. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026 When to Mop With Cold Water In many situations, cleaning professionals recommend using hot water to help break down stubborn dirt and residue, but cold water can be just as valuable. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 Wash bedding items like sheets, comforters, bed pillows, and mattress pads weekly in hot water that’s 130ºF or hotter. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot water

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Theorists had connected the viscosity of the soup, which enabled it to dissipate energy, to the black hole’s ability to gobble up energy and hide it.

— Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
The menu features a wide variety of breakfast and lunch items including sandwiches; açaí bowls; soups; salads, and more.

— Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

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Adults with eating disorders may also have difficulty accessing appropriate support.

— Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Construction in the remote canyon presented difficulties, including limited working space, persistent humidity and fog, and the need for regular checks of the steel structure.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

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The new Australian shipyard could eventually become another important industrial node supporting allied submarine operations across the Indo-Pacific.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
On trade, an artisanal approach would mean investing in new infrastructure nodes built around corridors and ports, such as the Lobito Corridor, a logistics route connecting mineral-rich central Africa to the Atlantic.

— Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

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