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red-hot

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




ADJECTIVE
burning
Synonyms


red hot




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So McCrimmon cold-called the veteran coach in March, Tortorella postponed his boat purchase and Vegas turned red hot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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 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

But, to me, there was a fire—a huge fire, and I continued twisting to duck red hot planks hurtling from the ceiling toward me.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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