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noun
proper noun
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The expansion to a 48-team World Cup being a hot topic of discussion before the tournament kicked off, but Neville said he will "never be a sceptic again".
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
While motion-tracking in gaming is nothing new - the Nintendo Wii came out in 2006 - how long children spend on screen time is still a hot topic among many parents and governments today.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
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- the current thing
- subject of debate
- the main character of the news cycle
- talking point
- water cooler conversation
Possible Antonyms
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- resolved issue
- settled matter
- yesterday's news
- dead issue
- non-issue
