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hotbed

[hot-bed] / ˈhɒtˌbɛd /
NOUN
center
Synonyms
STRONGEST
heart hub place
STRONG
axis bull's-eye centrality centriole centrum core cynosure essence focus gist inside interior kernel mainstream marrow midpoint midst nave navel nucleus omphalos pith pivot polestar quick root seat
WEAK
equidistance focal point intermediacy middle-of-the-road radial point
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exterior exteriority outside
WEAK
border boundary edge margin outskirts periphery rim surroundings
NOUN
den
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cave nest sanctuary
STRONG
atelier burrow cloister couch cubbyhole haunt hideout hole lair lodge retreat sanctum shelter snuggery study
NOUN
midpoint
Synonyms
STRONG
axis bull's-eye centrality centriole centrum core cynosure essence focus gist heart hub inside interior kernel mainstream marrow median middle midst nave navel nucleus omphalos pith pivot place polestar quick root seat
WEAK
equidistance focal point intermediacy middle-of-the-road radial point
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside surface
NOUN
nerve center
Synonyms
STRONGEST
command post focal point headquarters
STRONG
heart
WEAK
HQ control center core epicenter esoteric reality focus ganglion hub inner reality intrinsic reality switchboard vital center vital principle
NOUN
trouble spot
Synonyms
WEAK
hot spot plague spot possible difficulty source of trouble time bomb war zone

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In the village of Tarlaguda, once a rebel hotbed, hopes are high that peace will bring change.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The south west of the country is a particular hotbed, with six of the 10 Team GB curlers having links to the area.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity and observers will also be watching closely for details that could emerge about Marsalek.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

California has become a hotbed for developing the technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

The paper called it a hotbed for specimen recovery.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth

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