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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
Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The show, which begins at a low boil, suddenly takes off in several directions at a breakneck pace.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
New Atlas, 29 May 2025
They have been advised to buy bottled water or boil their tap water for at least a minute; this includes tap water used for dishwashing, cooking, or teeth brushing.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Noun
But simmering domestic tensions are set to a rolling boil by Fehmi’s increasing fascination with the troubled teenager next door.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The show, which begins at a low boil, suddenly takes off in several directions at a breakneck pace.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Verb
Traditional geothermal relies on heat to boil water to produce steam that spins a turbine, thus producing electricity.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
They have been advised to buy bottled water or boil their tap water for at least a minute; this includes tap water used for dishwashing, cooking, or teeth brushing.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil
Noun
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There have been reports of burns, blisters, and lesions in people who used red light devices for longer than 30 minutes, fell asleep while using a device, or used a device that was broken.4 Protect your eyes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 June 2025
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The tennis star, 27, shared an Instagram Stories post of a cluster of open blisters on her knuckles on Thursday, May 29.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Some research suggests that steaming kale maximizes glucosinolates.7 Consume kale with some heart-healthy fat like extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil to assist in fat-soluble vitamin absorption.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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It’s smoked duck, steaming in beautiful, pale, hinoki wooden boxes.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The nose is fruity and aromatic, showcasing stewed and roasted stone fruits, particularly nectarine and dried apricot, fig jam, and lavender potpourri.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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So, how close is Cruz to realizing his full potential? McCutchen, a 17-year veteran who turns 39 in October, stewed on the question.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Some pointed to the populist economic message that propelled Trump back into the Oval Office, even though the CFPB — itself a byproduct of populist frustrations churned up by the 2008 financial crisis — has drawn GOP ire since its inception.—
J.J. McCorvey,
NBC news,
11 June 2025
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Then, when winds churn up the lake, some of the deeper water can rise to the surface and release the stinky gas into the air.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Bites from these ants leave a painful sting that produces a red pustule that itches and burns, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Keeping the party raging will require some salesmanship.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Fraser delivers a brimstone sermon worthy of a Baptist preacher at a tent revival, raging at plutocrats who ravage those with less (or nothing at all).—
Hamilton Cain,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Australia's economy grew less than expected in the first quarter this year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said in a statement Wednesday, as growth stalled amid the simmering global trade tensions.—
Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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In the final dish, the cherries are sweet and juicy, having been simmered in a citrusy sauce with hints of vanilla and a splash of bourbon that brings out the sweetness in the fruit.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Their most popular is Dirty Barn Shoes – chocolate ice cream with fudge swirl and crushed chocolate cookies.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Scientific objectives include gaining an understanding of the Reiner Gamma swirl mini-magnetosphere region and its magnetic and plasma properties. TBD, 2025: Blue Origin New Glenn carrying Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1), a single-launch, lunar cargo lander that remains on the surface.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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“Boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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