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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
Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Then, the heat generated would have boiled the water away, removing the natural neutron moderator, shutting down the reactor – until things cooled off and water again flowed in among the rocks.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Abra Berens suggests heaping it over potatoes (or even pasta, polenta, or couscous) and topping it with a poached or boiled egg.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Yet when boiled, the sap turned black and could be used as poison on the tips of darts and spears.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
Roasted, boiled, fried, scalloped, mashed, baked—the options are endless.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
After the game, Lindy Ruff boiled Thompson’s game down to three words.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Shucked oysters should be boiled, broiled or fried for at least three minutes.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Potatoes Potatoes are starchy vegetables that can be enjoyed roasted, boiled, sauteed, or fried.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Distilled water is water that has been boiled, causing the water molecules to return to a gaseous state and then condense back into liquid.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Then, the heat generated would have boiled the water away, removing the natural neutron moderator, shutting down the reactor – until things cooled off and water again flowed in among the rocks.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Abra Berens suggests heaping it over potatoes (or even pasta, polenta, or couscous) and topping it with a poached or boiled egg.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Yet when boiled, the sap turned black and could be used as poison on the tips of darts and spears.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
Roasted, boiled, fried, scalloped, mashed, baked—the options are endless.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
After the game, Lindy Ruff boiled Thompson’s game down to three words.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Shucked oysters should be boiled, broiled or fried for at least three minutes.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Potatoes Potatoes are starchy vegetables that can be enjoyed roasted, boiled, sauteed, or fried.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled
Adjective
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Oysters in the shell should be steamed for four to nine minutes in a steamer that’s already steaming.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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Filled with chicken, cilantro, green onions, cabbage, soy sauce, and garlic, they can be cooked in the microwave, steamed, or pan-fried.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Try making sauteed collard greens with garlic, stewed collard greens with beans, or minestrone with collards.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
30 Dec. 2025
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Lentils stewed with bell peppers, for example, is a good dish to help relieve fatigue.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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During the 15-minute group ceremony, rising heat and steam are swirled by the sweep of a towel, carrying the scent of pure essential oils through the air.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rumors of treason, incompetence and betrayal swirled.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Palisades fire burned for 24 days, destroying more than 6,800 structures, damaging countless others and forcing most of the neighborhood’s residents to move elsewhere.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Brown, who was beaten with metal poles, bitten and burned with cigarettes, had his front teeth ripped out with pliers, prosecutors said.—
Muri Assuncao,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This hearty lunch is made with ground beef and Italian sausage, plus rich beef broth and jarred pasta sauce for a weekday-friendly recipe that tastes like it simmered for hours.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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Amid the tumult, peacemaking remains difficult and, in many regions, conflicts that simmered for years are spreading.—
Susannah George,
Washington Post,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Red Scare churned on, the Korean War dragged into another year and the threat of Soviet bombardment felt imminent.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
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While Chambliss, who transferred and led Ole Miss to a College Football Playoff appearance, was the unquestioned engine that churned everything for that team, the Bulldogs have used multiple quarterbacks to fuel this season’s run.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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After a day of hiking or horseback riding across the pampas, guests gather for hearty Chilean meals of spit-roasted lamb and chargrilled steaks and pisco sours by the fire.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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For a fun twist, stir in diced jalapeños, roasted red peppers, or caramelized onions before baking.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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