hot take
noun
: a quickly produced, strongly worded, and often deliberately provocative or sensational opinion or reaction (as in response to current news)
… an inflammatory hot take about Cam Newton's quarterback style …—
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Zac Al-KhateebRash action and having "a hot take" are the coin of the realm now, not methodical deliberation and rational consideration.—Vahe Gregorian
Vahe GregorianYeah, there's always more than two sides to sports labor disagreements. But that didn't stop the very many hot takes over the last few days, reacting to this winter's free agency.—Barry Rozner
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Past polling, however, showed the media personality known for his hot takes would have a long way to go to woo voters.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Sign up for Ced’s Corner Sign up for Cedric Golden’s newsletter for hot takes and expert analysis each Tuesday on Texas Longhorns football and beyond.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
So just my hot take is slowed down.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Maybe that’s a hot take, especially given the sage advice that usually comes from well-meaning writing teachers or trusted mentors.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Sign up for Ced’s Corner Sign up for Cedric Golden’s newsletter for hot takes and expert analysis each Tuesday on Texas Longhorns football and beyond.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
So just my hot take is slowed down.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Maybe that’s a hot take, especially given the sage advice that usually comes from well-meaning writing teachers or trusted mentors.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Hot take.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20take. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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