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
So, rather than relying, as so many do, on thick brand bibles or centralized rulebooks, Ennismore operates on lean definitions: each brand boiled down to just two words.
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Laura Ratliff, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
This is a winnable race for either candidate right now, and will simply boil down to whichever side does a better job of getting out their voters.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Internet connection issues Your Wi-Fi issue may boil down to something as simple as loose or incorrectly placed internet cables.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The result boiled down to multiple defensive stops for the Gators, starting with Will Richard’s block on a jumper that was followed by a Joseph Tugler turnover after a battle underneath the hoop with 1:22 left to play.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Laura Ratliff, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
This is a winnable race for either candidate right now, and will simply boil down to whichever side does a better job of getting out their voters.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Internet connection issues Your Wi-Fi issue may boil down to something as simple as loose or incorrectly placed internet cables.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The result boiled down to multiple defensive stops for the Gators, starting with Will Richard’s block on a jumper that was followed by a Joseph Tugler turnover after a battle underneath the hoop with 1:22 left to play.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil down
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Taking time to follow up after difficult conversations by summarizing agreements in writing can further ensure that your efforts to bridge the divide are documented and clear.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Motorola’s new flip phones include AI tools that can do things like analyze what’s on a phone’s screen to provide suggestions and summarize notifications.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman formally outlined the league’s proposal.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Zelensky told journalists on Friday that Ukraine had outlined a list of security guarantees with London this week and will pursue his alternative plan following discussions with Trump in Rome on Saturday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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