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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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The baby leaves can be eaten raw or steamed like spinach.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes the reception to my style was not ideal, especially when judges would clock my handmade or altered garments as cheap or not properly steamed.—
Gabe Montesanti,
PEOPLE,
19 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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Watercolor nails Inspired by Impressionist paintings, watercolor nails put an artistic spin on the season’s texture trend as translucent polishes are swirled together for a diffused finish that feels fluid and expressive.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Still, allegations of insider trading and manipulation have swirled around prediction markets.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both Jaabis and the Israeli officer, Moshe Chen, were severely burned during the terror attack.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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That includes Brantley County, about 20 miles west of Brunswick, Georgia, where the Highway 82 Fire has burned at least 54 structures — including homes — and forced evacuations this week.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Leafy greens—collards, kale, mustard greens—that are simmered low and slow take on a satisfying complexity with a rind in the pot.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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Chicken broth and whole milk (rather than cream) are stirred in and simmered to create a sauce that is light yet lusciously thick and creamy.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The small bubbles that formed on top of the butter Mother churned each morning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Last week, one option was broccoli cheddar and the other was roasted garlic and white bean with charred lemon.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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The aroma of roasted coffee completes this morning experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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