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as in steamed
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 boiled
Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
When fresh tomatoes are boiled, their lycopene content increases.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Peeled, boiled, or grilled—shrimp always tastes best when served Southern style.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Jordan, Mustafa Speaks and Sam Elliott boiled it down to the writing.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.
—Bill Dawers - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
In the video, Mariko baked a few salmon fillets and boiled some rice before assembling the easy dish, which involved mashing the salmon into bits with a fork and mixing it into the rice along with Kewpie mayonnaise (a Japanese brand of the condiment), soy sauce and hot sauce.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In the new system, post-consumer plastics were first boiled in sulfuric acid for six hours.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Verb
The protein on the plate was typically the star — lavished with saucy, seasoned care — while a forgettable side of peas or asparagus was probably a simply steamed or boiled supporting player.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
When fresh tomatoes are boiled, their lycopene content increases.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Peeled, boiled, or grilled—shrimp always tastes best when served Southern style.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Jordan, Mustafa Speaks and Sam Elliott boiled it down to the writing.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.
—Bill Dawers - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
In the video, Mariko baked a few salmon fillets and boiled some rice before assembling the easy dish, which involved mashing the salmon into bits with a fork and mixing it into the rice along with Kewpie mayonnaise (a Japanese brand of the condiment), soy sauce and hot sauce.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In the new system, post-consumer plastics were first boiled in sulfuric acid for six hours.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled
Adjective
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The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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It’s then dissolved into half-and-half and steamed, and milk is added (non-dairy milk options are also available) along with any additional flavors the customer might request.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
4 Dec. 2025
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When steamed with a sprinkle of salt, edamame makes for the perfect snack.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Pop and rock fans swooned, but blues aficionados stewed over the band and its success.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Dec. 2025
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These vegetables are typically harvested in late fall and winter and are commonly boiled, pounded, fried or stewed.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Presiding over the evening was an almost one-thousand-pound bronze Buddha, while rumors of an actual opium den below deck swirled.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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News of their engagement first swirled after Zendaya was spotted wearing a large ring on her left hand at the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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My standard order includes chicken, brown rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, fajita vegetables, and romaine lettuce.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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Try the chicken pad thai, crying tiger, beef kra paw and a roasted whole chicken (E San Classic).—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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When burned, the wood produces a rich, aromatic smoke due to high lignin levels, which imparts a more intense flavor than oak or hickory, with earthy cumin undertones and a mild sweetness.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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When tragedy throws them back together, the women are forced to confront tensions that had simmered.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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In Switzerland, the debate has simmered for decades.—
Jamey Keaten,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The children ended up collecting stories of folklife spanning 55 topics covering everything from how butter was churned to games to the devastating impacts of the Irish famine and sectarian violence.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 Dec. 2025
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There, massive heaps of food waste are churned into usable compost that residents can collect for free and businesses for a fee.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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