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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Whether baked, fried, boiled or mashed, potatoes are a big part of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
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
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
Verb
In the new system, post-consumer plastics were first boiled in sulfuric acid for six hours.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Whether baked, fried, boiled or mashed, potatoes are a big part of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled
Adjective
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Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rather, the fabric should be steamed from behind or from a distance.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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The baby leaves can be eaten raw or steamed like spinach.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At La Tana del Polpo, octopus is the star—whether simply grilled, stewed until tender, or tossed into seafood pastas—along with crudo and daily catches straight from the sea.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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The same applies to leeks poached in white wine or green beans stewed with bacon.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Social media rumors swirled that the league was blackballing her because of her activism.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Rumors of cheating swirled around the royal couple since shortly after their wedding in 1947.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Two students at the North Crowley 9th Grade Campus were burned Thursday, May 7, in an altercation.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Firefighters found the the victim’s badly burned body in the back of the house, according to FDNY.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In recent weeks, discontent has simmered to the surface in Russia following a wave of internet disruptions that have made life inconvenient in the Russian capital and elsewhere.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The ham is simmered in a Dijon and tarragon sauce, so think of this dish like the French cousin of the American classic.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don’t miss suja, or black tea churned with butter and salt, which shows up everywhere from afternoon monastery visits to morning breakfast spreads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Much of the enthusiasm stems from the turnover that churned after a 3-14 season.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Desserts, meanwhile, will be dreamed up by Matt Tinder, the former pastry chef at Coi; dishes there include offerings like raw chocolate, roasted kelp, and date.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Late spring protein courses include poached halibut with mussels and smoked Yukon potato, a scallop marinated in sweet mirin and wrapped in savoy cabbage, smoked quail, and roasted lamb saddle and tenderloin with lamb bacon.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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