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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
Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 11 June 2025
Peel and quarter Yukon Gold potatoes and bring to a boil in a pot of water, then lower the heat and simmer until tender.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
There, they are boiled with sugar and then made into a red bean paste to use in other recipes for pastries or other desserts.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Add the salt, bring to a boil, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 20–25 minutes.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 11 June 2025
Peel and quarter Yukon Gold potatoes and bring to a boil in a pot of water, then lower the heat and simmer until tender.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Verb
Bring to boil on high heat; partially cover and reduce heat togently boil for about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are just fork tender.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
There, they are boiled with sugar and then made into a red bean paste to use in other recipes for pastries or other desserts.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil
Noun
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Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Sister Lisa had to tend to this blood blister twice during Round 1 of the KPMG.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The situation was on the minds of many who cheered when the Ford steamed from its pier in Norfolk, with tugboats hugging the carrier's hull and sailors lining the sprawling deck in their dress-white uniforms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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History trickled into the bitterness between the two sides and left Roberts still steaming even after the Dodgers’ 8-6 win.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Advertisement Instead of stewing over the remark, reframe it as an opportunity for self-improvement, Ho advises.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Combs also appeared to stew in silence as a Homeland Security Investigations special agent detailed the surplus of drugs, baby oil, and firearms seized from his Miami home and when clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Dawn Hughes explained why victims remain in abusive relationships.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Weather led to a scrub of the Aug. 3 attempt, but SpaceX was able to launch despite Tropical Storm Debby churning off Florida’s southwest coast.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Numerous other boats were damaged that day as the powerful thunderstorm churned up waves and sent boats smashing into each other and the marina, according to KCRA-TV.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Later in the growing season, rust pustules on the underside of the leaf can be orange and black.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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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
Verb
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The battle over Elizabeth Street Garden has raged on for more than a decade.—
Randy Mastro,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Heredia shared a video alongside his comments, which shows a diver pulling rope out of the raging waters near the waterfall.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Stir in 1 cup cold water, the cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to simmering.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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The strike marked the United States’ entry into Israel’s war, the latest consequence of a simmering power struggle that has threatened to destabilize the region for decades.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Despite the macroeconomic factors swirling over Wall Street, a relative calm has descended across markets.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Industry speculation is already swirling: will Condé Nast promote from within Wintour’s tight inner circle, or make a bold move toward a new, more digitally fluent voice?—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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“Boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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