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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
  • Still, a supportive connection between the moon, Neptune and Pluto retrograde adds a deeper undercurrent to all the buzzing and socializing.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Tucked away in a private backyard in Ashford, one of the state’s few apitherapy huts allows people to breathe in air from thousands of buzzing bees.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of buzzing
Adjective
  • In Yellowstone, elk are bugling during the rut, while bison, moose, and bears are busy ahead of winter.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • London Heathrow only slipped by one place to second, with potential connections on the busiest day of operations between September 2025 and August 2026 falling by 6% compared to the year before.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • Golf photographer Brian Murphy says that Orlando’s thriving golf scene is ideal for residents who enjoy the game.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Braves, who reported $732 million in revenue in 2025, should trade for an even higher revenue multiple than the Angels because the Braves have a thriving real-estate development around their stadium, Colvin argued.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Definition of humming
Adjective
  • At Oul, every detail—from the makgeolli kettles repurposed for water to the all-Korean drink menu of beer, soju, and cocktails—celebrates Korea’s vibrant drinking culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Dodgers fans walk past vibrant plants behind photos of former Dodgerss outside center field at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • Why, those teeming crowds just outside the shows are their own lively scene, filled with exciting, unexpected, and downright inspired takes on what’s happening in fashion.
    — Phil Oh, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Echo Theater Company’s ambitious production brings lively design and a volatile cast to the stage, but an unfocused script and feverish direction overwhelm the story.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • But, Barrera and Shaw, who registered the highest vote percentages in a crowded primary, have polar opposite political leanings and very different priorities for the state schools role.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The two of them spent the rest of the night pressed together in the crowded bar, shouting at each other to be heard over the sound of drunk youth.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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