aboil

adjective

ə-ˈbȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce aboil (audio)
Definition of aboilnext
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity even in the wee hours of the morning, his mind is aboil with new ideas

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboil
  1. buzzing
  2. busy
  3. thriving
  4. humming
  5. vibrant
  6. lively
  7. crowded
  8. stirring
Adjective
  • Its tight curves and angled seams recall aeronautic skins, giving the surface a sense of buzzing movement — an appropriate preview for what’s inside.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The event was followed by a buzzing reception with vendors, entertainment and cake, per KFSM.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of buzzing
Adjective
  • As if that weren’t enough to keep you busy, know that excellent vino isn’t the only reason to dedicate your big vacation to Chile this year.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The technology is rapidly transforming the way people work, in part by eliminating some of the busy work and tedium of manual workflows, freeing up time for employees to focus on more complex issues.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • That should serve it well at the bottom of the Gulf, where it is expected to quickly become the center of a thriving ecosystem, marine scientists said.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Cortez focused on supporting local businesses, maintaining a thriving downtown and preserving the town’s semirural quality of life.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Definition of humming
Adjective
  • Named after the showroom at 34 Via della Spiga in Milan, the fragrance blends vibrant Mediterranean top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and jasmine with a textured heart of frankincense, Virginia tobacco and Russian leather.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Her paintings of vibrant and mythical scenes inspired by Central Park’s wildlife were popular with locals and tourists alike.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • While the famed Jericoacoara next door is known for its lively nightlife and parties, Preá’s new crop of high-end boutique hotels and villas offers a more exclusive take on barefoot luxury.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • All of which leads to an ambiguous conclusion that might cue lively discussion among folks who stick around for the final minutes.
    — Joe Leydon, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Her questions took me back to holidays at my grandmother’s house, where Thanksgiving and Christmas meant crowded tables — and enough food to feed an army.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The buildup has put additional boots on the ground, but also added to an already crowded security landscape.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of crowded
Adjective
  • Defying the odds, Onwards and Sideways emerges as a stirring lesson on learning to address the inevitable with grace and acceptance.
    — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Saturday’s game began with a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by violinist Demola.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of stirring
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“Aboil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboil. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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