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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
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Next, they're boiled in a pot of hot water for 10 minutes, then are removed and left to cool so the seal can form.
—Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Doing laundry has come a long way since people beat clothes on a rock or boiled them in a big cast-iron tub over a wood fire.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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
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
Verb
Dried khat leaves are also boiled to create a stimulant tea.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Next, they're boiled in a pot of hot water for 10 minutes, then are removed and left to cool so the seal can form.
—Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Doing laundry has come a long way since people beat clothes on a rock or boiled them in a big cast-iron tub over a wood fire.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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
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
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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But don’t miss the crispy duck and walnut, and matsutake steamed chicken at the equally satisfying but more casual Yunnan specialty restaurant, Horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Verb
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For the past six months, the Aussies have stewed – and rallied — behind a one-word analysis from the World Cup draw that put them in the same four-team pod with Team USA, Turkey and Paraguay.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Without the feel-good story of a Cal Ripken to turn things around, NHL owners simply stewed.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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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The menu focuses on Roman classics like cacio e pepe, carbonara-style rigatoni, Roman-style artichokes, and aged bistecca Fiorentina with roasted potatoes and sautéed chicory.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Others are hyperseasonal, such as kalamboki (roasted corn with feta butter) and aginares souvlaki (artichoke skewers with bell pepper, red onion and a yogurt side).—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Coptic Fire has burned 1,680 acres and was 40% contained.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Last year, the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires burned a total of almost 50,000 acres in the Los Angeles area in January, but the state’s four biggest wildfires started in July and August.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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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Indianapolis and central Indiana was under a tornado watch until early June 18, as severe weather churned its way across the Midwest in two rounds of storms.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
18 June 2026
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Joe Picard perched atop a precarious mound of 300-plus-pound high-explosive shells as his ship churned toward Normandy’s beaches.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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