as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the discussion of the problem can be boiled down to a couple of critical points
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Recent Examples of boil down
Meditation Though meditation often sounds like a complicated practice, it can be boiled down to a simple notion—one single point of focus.
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, the basics boil down to single button inputs combined with a direction, with more complex skills demanding holding down two or three buttons at once.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
For Laura, that missing context often boils down to her own unconscious class prejudice.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
What both examples illustrate is how quickly gerrymandering boils down to power.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, the basics boil down to single button inputs combined with a direction, with more complex skills demanding holding down two or three buttons at once.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
For Laura, that missing context often boils down to her own unconscious class prejudice.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
What both examples illustrate is how quickly gerrymandering boils down to power.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil down
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The Regional Task Force on Homelessness releases monthly data summarizing the number of individuals losing a place to stay for the first time.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now, even lighthearted comments can be captured, summarized and circulated.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As a result of the one-off costs, the company said its now expect full-year operating profit growth of 4% to 10% at constant exchange rates, down from the 10% to 16% outlined in its second-quarter results in August.—
Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Boil down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20down. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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