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red-hot

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




ADJECTIVE
burning
Synonyms


red hot




Example Sentences

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Because Intel’s stock has been so red hot, its calls are priced with a greed premium.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Sandisk shares have been red hot in recent months, rising more than 1,500% since the spinoff from Western Digital took place last February.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

We always go out there to give it a red hot crack.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

“I’m just trying to help. Look, see how the metal’s glowing red hot on top? When it gets like that you just have to wait and let it cool off. Then you can try again.”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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