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
Hims & Hers is accurate in its diagnosis that much of this country’s gap in health and longevity boil down to wealth.
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Yes, Salley has some firsthand relationship experience with Craig that Venita didn’t have, but both of their messages boil down to the same thing.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
Wasserman emphasized that the final assessment of which party won the redistricting wars will likely boil down to what happens in Florida and Virginia.
—David M. Drucker, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The Leeds proposal sent to Wolves for Strand Larsen boiled down to a loan with an obligation to buy him permanently in the summer.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Yes, Salley has some firsthand relationship experience with Craig that Venita didn’t have, but both of their messages boil down to the same thing.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
Wasserman emphasized that the final assessment of which party won the redistricting wars will likely boil down to what happens in Florida and Virginia.
—David M. Drucker, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The Leeds proposal sent to Wolves for Strand Larsen boiled down to a loan with an obligation to buy him permanently in the summer.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil down
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The cognitive work of summarizing such a conversation is significant.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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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,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are no major frills or fancy switchups, but its familiar simplicity has been outlined for perfect results every time.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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While the easiest way to catch the game is either through DirecTV’s free trial or with a Peacock subscription, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Boil down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20down. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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