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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
Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, for the first time since those Middle East tensions boiled, prices in Florida are dropping.
—Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
About 100 volunteers spent a couple hours at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church on March 21 combining ingredients that when boiled in water would become 30,000 meals for those in need.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This means water from the tap should be boiled for at least five minutes before drinking.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
When boiled, these amino acids break down and release hydrogen sulfide and other sulfur-containing gases.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
And once the egg has been hard boiled, there's no way to kill bacteria that get inside, Baker said.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The legs and thighs for the tinga are boiled in aged chicken stock, mixed with adobo and braised before being picked up on the plancha for service.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
When the ale has boiled, pour over the eggs very slowly at first to prevent curdling, then pour backwards and forwards until the mixture appears all alike and smooth.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
There’s no better time to make use of maple syrup than in late winter and early spring, when the trees are tapped and the sap is boiled and bottled throughout the Northeast and Canada.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, for the first time since those Middle East tensions boiled, prices in Florida are dropping.
—Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
About 100 volunteers spent a couple hours at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church on March 21 combining ingredients that when boiled in water would become 30,000 meals for those in need.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This means water from the tap should be boiled for at least five minutes before drinking.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
When boiled, these amino acids break down and release hydrogen sulfide and other sulfur-containing gases.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
And once the egg has been hard boiled, there's no way to kill bacteria that get inside, Baker said.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The legs and thighs for the tinga are boiled in aged chicken stock, mixed with adobo and braised before being picked up on the plancha for service.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
When the ale has boiled, pour over the eggs very slowly at first to prevent curdling, then pour backwards and forwards until the mixture appears all alike and smooth.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled
Adjective
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Most were held at church, which meant the price of fried fish was often sitting through an extended sermon led by a long-winded pastor.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Can’t choose between fried or scrambled eggs?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And yet somehow they've been relegated to the back of the plate for years, steamed into submission and served without fanfare.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
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Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This restaurant is daringly authentic, even if a dish (like Colombian stewed chicken legs on my voyage) is humble rather than Instagram-worthy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Feast on fresh lobster, curried chicken, and stewed conch, among other island favorites, and wash it all down with a Carib at sunset at this still-secret, locals-only spot.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hamilton Lane shares have plunged nearly 22% in 2026 as concerns over asset managers' exposure to a potential private credit crisis have swirled.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Detailed accounts of those transgressions had been published by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN on Friday, confirming rumors that had swirled in political media for several days.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fires burned most of Nob Hill where the railroad barons lived.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Yet the Baywatch blunder still prompted a scorching Substack post from Bass’ opponent Spencer Pratt, the reality TV veteran turned Internet influencer who, after the Pacific Palisades wildfire burned his home, is running as an anti-establishment outsider with a focus on government negligence.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Together with garlic and orange juice, the tomatoes are simmered over the stove before getting thrown into the blender with fresh lime juice, chopped fresh oregano, salt, and serrano chile.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The tensions have simmered for now.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Blastomyces dermatitidis – Found in moist soils and near water bodies; spores can spread when soil is churned by storms, floods, or human activity.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curious actions have further churned up controversy around elections.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Deli scraps, roasted vegetables, that random wedge of cheese, a smear of whatever condiment is closest to empty.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Deli meat, roasted vegetable remnants, that last smear of hummus, a few pickle slices.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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