Synonyms of boil down

boil down

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarize
• outline
• sum up
• wrap up
• digest
• abstract
• recapitulate
• encapsulate
• recap
• brief
• consolidate
• cut back
• reprise
• epitomize
• shorten
• synopsize
• condense
• curtail
• shrink
• abridge
• downsize
• simplify
• streamline
• concentrate
• essentialize
• decoct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen
• elongate
• enlarge (on or upon)
• supplement
• expand
• elaborate (on or upon)
• amplify
• protract

Examples of boil down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the end, selecting the most outstanding looks from Sunday ceremony at the Peacock Theater boiled down to a mix of factors: a silhouette and design that felt both current and beyond basic, an attention to beautiful fit, thoughtful accessorizing and the poise to pull off all of the above. —Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024

Here, the end result is more of an erratic blend of survival drama, historical oddity, and petty domestic intrigue that boils down into a morass of standout moments dragged down by the film's weaknesses as a whole. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024

In turn, Flash boils down his inventions to their motivations. —Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024

In the current system, the outcome of the election usually boils down to the electoral votes in a handful of battleground states. —Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024