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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
Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The Dungeness crab claw cocktail has all the tactile joy of a seafood boil.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
When fresh tomatoes are boiled, their lycopene content increases.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
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Noun
If not already boiling, bring to a boil.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The Dungeness crab claw cocktail has all the tactile joy of a seafood boil.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Verb
The protein on the plate was typically the star — lavished with saucy, seasoned care — while a forgettable side of peas or asparagus was probably a simply steamed or boiled supporting player.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
When fresh tomatoes are boiled, their lycopene content increases.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil
Noun
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Shop styles with standout features like arch support and blister-free straps starting at just $14.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The easiest way to add a little extra height to your look without the pain of achy, blister-inducing heels?—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Primitive manmade paths have been carved among the hills, which are dotted with steaming vents, small rivers, and glacial ice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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When in doubt, stick to food that is cooked and served steaming hot.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Verb
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This idea’s been stewing in my brain ever since.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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Something about her kept stewing in my head.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Everyone was in the water, churning over every mound of debris.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Just in time for the semiquincentennial, the churning waves of social media discontent have parted and given us a glimpse of how these United States look (and taste) to wide-eyed World Cup attendees.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Rust: Easily identified by orange pustules on the undersides of leaves, often accompanied by faint yellow or orange spots on the upper surfaces.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Aerial footage showed large flames burning near a cul-de-sac of homes as helicopters made water drops and hand crews on the ground worked to create a containment line.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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And just as the image of black people beaten for trying to cross a bridge resonated beyond our community, the image of a Palestinian hooked up to an IV, writhing in agony and burning alive, resonates far beyond theirs.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by police who were responding to a shoplifting call this week has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the small town of Senatobia, Mississippi.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The best dishes are make-ahead, oven-ready or one-pot recipes, like a bolognese simmering before guests arrive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In the video, Jelly Roll addressed their divorce and rumors swirling around their split.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Blue and orange confetti swirled through the air during the parade.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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