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hot spot

[hot-spot] / ˈhɒtˌspɒt /
NOUN
predicament
Synonyms
WEAK
Catch-22 asperity bad news bind box circumstance clutch condition corner crisis deadlock deep water difficulty dilemma drag emergency exigency fix hang-up hardship hole hot water imbroglio impasse jam juncture predicament

Example Sentences

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He recalled one hot spot he saw at about 10 a.m., which crews hit with water.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

In the second half of the Obama era, it was La Diplomate, the trendy French restaurant that became a hot spot after its 2013 opening.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

The war has not spared the rich countries of the Gulf, formerly seen as a tourist hot spot and rare Middle East safe haven.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Their romance confirmation came just months after they were first photographed together at Canadian hot spot Le Violon, where they enjoyed several cocktails and delicious-sounding dishes.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

“I guess it’s also a hot spot for homeless people.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman