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red-hot

[red-hot, red-hot] / ˈrɛdˈhɒt, ˈrɛdˌhɒt /




ADJECTIVE
burning
Synonyms


red hot




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One told a boss about red hot coals and smoldering ash.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The largest stock by market cap on Trivariate’s list is already red hot.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The men's medals will be decided on Saturday and current world champion Johannes Hosflot Klaebo is the red hot favourite.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

The company’s lending business remained red hot in the period, with total loan originations rising 46% from a year before, hitting $10.5 billion — another record.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

“Just the wind,” I said airily, holding a twig in the fire till it got red hot on the end, like a long cigar.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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