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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
Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Up to half of the milk products used had been boiled, which would have pasteurized the milk.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
There have been rare instances of people getting sickened when using tap water — as opposed to distilled or boiled, then cooled, water — for Neti pots and other nasal rinses, the CDC says.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Lunch and dinner begin with snacky starters like chili-garlic peanuts boiled in Old Bay.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
It can be prevented by handwashing, cleaning and peeling fruits and vegetables, and only drinking bottled water or drinks or water boiled for at least one minute in countries where the supply may be unsafe.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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, 8 Aug. 2025
Baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes didn’t significantly impact the risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
However, even baked and boiled potatoes – which have a natural high glycemic index – don't deliver the same T2D risk.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The afternoon sun licked the windscreen of the car, and the heat boiled my skin.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Up to half of the milk products used had been boiled, which would have pasteurized the milk.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
There have been rare instances of people getting sickened when using tap water — as opposed to distilled or boiled, then cooled, water — for Neti pots and other nasal rinses, the CDC says.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Lunch and dinner begin with snacky starters like chili-garlic peanuts boiled in Old Bay.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
It can be prevented by handwashing, cleaning and peeling fruits and vegetables, and only drinking bottled water or drinks or water boiled for at least one minute in countries where the supply may be unsafe.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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, 8 Aug. 2025
Baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes didn’t significantly impact the risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
However, even baked and boiled potatoes – which have a natural high glycemic index – don't deliver the same T2D risk.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled
Verb
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The one-Michelin-star kitchen highlights Cantonese dishes, from Xing grouper steamed in lotus leaves to a too-pretty-to-eat tofu chrysanthemum flower.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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Instead, green tea leaves are dried and often rolled or steamed to preserve their flavor and aroma before being packaged as loose leaves or in tea bags.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The two meats were stewed, roasted, grilled and breaded.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Noah Hawley stewed on an Alien spinoff years before FX even secured the rights.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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All the while, speculation swirled around Ruben Amorim’s position as the current head coach.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Purple dough is wrapped around a juicy, savory filling and pan-fried to perfection.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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Of course, fried chicken, instant ramen, soda, and chips share a certain inherent junkiness.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The potential simmered beneath the surface last season across 21 league appearances (13 off the bench) with one goal, four assists and occasional injury problems.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many ministers and political leaders arriving at the palace used civilian number plates instead of special ones given to officials, a witness said, in an apparent security measure as unrest simmered in some places.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The frigid water of the bay churned 220 feet below him.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As Hurricane Erin churned off the North Carolina coast this week, its powerful waves destroyed most of the remaining sea turtle nests on Emerald Isle, dealing a blow to what had been shaping up as a successful nesting season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Florida State was fined $50,000 after fans stormed the field following Saturday’s 31-17 victory over Alabama, becoming the first team in the ACC to receive the fine following the conference’s policy change in July.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Separately, the United Nations said Houthi authorities stormed its premises in areas under their control in Yemen and detained at least 11 personnel.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Made with 100 perecent Ontario cream, Slickers County Ice Cream scoops up inventive flavors like Cherry Cheesecake, Campfire (which tastes just like roasted marshmallows), and Apple Pie, made with actual homemade pie.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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These roasted cashews are coated in a sweet apple cider glaze and finished with a dusting of cinnamon.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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