1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of boil
Gabe Joselow,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a gentle simmer—not a rolling boil.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Banana peel tea, made by boiling clean banana peels with a sweet spice like cinnamon, is a social media hack for promoting a good night's sleep.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for boil
Noun
But religious convictions and harsh political reality are again coming to a boil in this ancient spot.
—
Gabe Joselow,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a gentle simmer—not a rolling boil.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
Verb
Bring 1 cup white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in small saucepan.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Banana peel tea, made by boiling clean banana peels with a sweet spice like cinnamon, is a social media hack for promoting a good night's sleep.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for boil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil
Noun
-
Ohtani has been pitching through a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
-
That happens, but the proposal on the ballot is like amputating one’s foot to heal a blister.
Verb
-
Marylanders settled back for a steaming celebration of America’s 194th birthday today.
-
The French capital is in the midst of a heat wave — the day of the show was the city’s hottest ever June day, until Wednesday eclipsed it — and the model’s toes steamed inside the oblong footwear.
Verb
-
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC appears noticeably more clear and less green in the weeks before the Fourth of July as renovation work continues, but controversy still stews.
-
For the past six months, the Aussies have stewed – and rallied — behind a one-word analysis from the World Cup draw that put them in the same four-team pod with Team USA, Turkey and Paraguay.
Verb
-
The parasite is killed by heat, so cooking normally takes care of it, but when the weather warms up and people look for ways to leave their stoves off, this stomach-churning bug finds an opening.
-
The next step is to churn the mixture in your ice cream machine.
Noun
-
In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
-
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.
Verb
-
According to Smith, citizens of East Florida even burned the leaders behind the Declaration of Independence in effigy.
-
For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
Verb
-
Solomon-Fulop feud continues to simmer The mayor continues to blame former Mayor Steven Fulop for the budget crisis.
-
But the quiet belied a simmering conflict over a piece of land long used by nearby PortMiami as a fuel depot.
Verb
-
Rumors of their relationship continued to swirl after they were photographed leaving Arrowhead Stadium together after the game.
-
As internet rumors swirled that the couple would marry that day in Rhode Island, Swift and Kelce spent the evening in New York City instead.
Cite this Entry
“Boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
