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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
the passengers were boiling when they found out the flight was delayed yet again
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Recent Examples of boil
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Lowry, meanwhile, reached a boil without ever turning on the gas.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Just the sight of her makes my blood boil.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Bring back to a full boil, stirring often.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Lowry, meanwhile, reached a boil without ever turning on the gas.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Once the water starts to boil, turn the temperature down to simmer or low.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Just the sight of her makes my blood boil.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil
Noun
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Cook, undisturbed, until the tomatoes start to blister on the bottom.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Allbirds has long been a favorite among travel writers and frequent flyers thanks to its lightweight, blister-free sneakers that actually hold up on the road.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike most apple pie recipes, this one calls for the apples to be steamed in a steamer basket.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Betrayed by his best friend and left alone to stew in it, Wes doesn’t take long to agree to back Roxie in the takeover.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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Its specialty menu blends Haitian cuisine and American favorites with oxtail and griot pizzas, Haitian pasta and stewed chicken.—
Loán Lake,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The market continues to tread water, the indexes churning below record highs while a majority of stocks slip and evidence of economic-growth concerns surface in spots.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto are spinning in the western Atlantic and churning up dangerous surf, rip currents, coastal flooding and beach erosion along the United States’ East Coast.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Total terror raged for a month or more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To give the scent time to fill the air, start simmering a few hours before guests arrive.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Add garlic and continue gently simmering until reduced by about half.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When several residents received such offers, rumors about the company’s intentions quickly swirled.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That question has swirled recently in the wake of the new season of Netflix’s true-crime drama series Monster, which documents the life and crimes of the infamous killer.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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