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adjective

as in fried

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verb

past tense of boil
1
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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2
as in stewed
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam boil the potatoes until they are tender before you try to mash them

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3
as in swirled
to be in a state of violent rolling motion the sea boiled and frothed during the storm

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Recent Examples of boiled
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Nutritional profiles can vary by type of carrot or sweet potato, preparation method (raw, boiled, roasted), and portion size. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026 El-Sayed, in responding to a question about Social Security, boiled his preferred frame for this election down to one sentence. — New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Super-fresh corn on the cob hardly needs to be cooked, let alone boiled. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Users usually chew it for an effect similar to amphetamines, or it is dried and boiled to create a stimulant tea. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The eggs are first soaked in urine, then boiled in it until their shells harden. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Zucchini noodles can be boiled, roasted, microwaved, or sautéed in a pan with oil and butter. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 In her album, Jenny Sweet portrays them as mothers angry at how humans have warmed their waters, turning them into lobsters in a pot being boiled alive by climate change. — Literary Hub, 21 July 2026 Last year, a bison tragically boiled to death after stumbling into one of Yellowstone's hot springs. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled
  1. fried
  2. steamed
  3. stewed
  4. swirled
  5. roasted
  6. burned
  7. simmered
  8. churned
Adjective
  • For fried foods, a squeeze of lemon will provide a similar bright finish, though not malt vinegar’s toasty flavor.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
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  • Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Zucchini With its high water content, zucchini can turn mushy and even fall apart when steamed.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of steamed
Verb
  • The easygoing Mexican brunch, lunch and dinner spot became a Wesley Heights favorite for its authentic tacos, frozen drinks and stewed pork shoulder pozole rojo served with hominy, shredded cabbage, onions and cilantro over fresh tostadas.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Others are stewed with aromatics and oil to make a riotous take on XO sauce, funky and inky and complex, which gilds the hunks of squash under their corny beurre blanc.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stewed
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  • But up to this point, DIIV have endured—thrived, even—because of their refusal to capitulate to the industry winds that swirled around them.
    — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In the lead-up to Kushner’s arrival last summer, speculation about his agenda swirled in Paris.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of swirled
Adjective
  • But these crispy onions can also add texture atop salads, roasted vegetables, or even the turkey herself.
    — Jenn de la Vega, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Remove the pan from the oven and, with a large spoon, form 6 wells in the roasted veggies.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of roasted
Verb
  • The committee heard substantial evidence that construction workers had smoked on site, and several cigarette butts and some partially burned materials, such as cardboard boxes, were found on the flat roof.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • While the changing seasons in northern states are marked by vibrant red, burnt orange and golden yellow leaves, Florida’s fall season is noted by temperatures that are actually bearable for spending time outside.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of burned
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  • Chinese anger over Sanrio’s range of soft toys, including Hello Kitty, dressed as spies from the show has simmered for days on social media and came to a head this week when Chinese state media ramped up the condemnation.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Ashley’s view Concerns about AI and technology have simmered under the surface of American campaign politics for years, but have never been a fully salient everyday issue for voters until lately.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of simmered
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  • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Rosie Manins reported that the case churned in the judicial system’s gears for over a decade before reaching this denouement.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • To make New York-style bagels like George’s, the dough is churned in a mixer, kneaded by hand, and cold-fermented.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of churned

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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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