as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the discussion of the problem can be boiled down to a couple of critical points
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Recent Examples of boil down
Most of the time, experts say, vaguebooking boils down to a plea for attention on the part of the poster.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Many of the calls in question boil down to a couple of tenths of an inch.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets can’t grab critical rebounds in battles that are routinely boiling down to Nikola Jokic versus three or four Wolves.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Lightning Bolt have less interest in construction or expansion, instead boiling down their already heavy sound into a dense, nutrient-rich slurry.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Many of the calls in question boil down to a couple of tenths of an inch.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets can’t grab critical rebounds in battles that are routinely boiling down to Nikola Jokic versus three or four Wolves.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Lightning Bolt have less interest in construction or expansion, instead boiling down their already heavy sound into a dense, nutrient-rich slurry.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for boil down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil down
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The Vatican working group report summarized the work of experts studying controversial topics that emerged after Francis’ yearslong reform effort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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An in-depth look at strategy Four of the candidates submitted op-eds to our opinion team outlining their policies.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The America First Global Health Strategy outlines bilateral government-to-government compacts, co-investment requirements, and private-sector partnerships.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Boil down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20down. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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