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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
Verb
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 Consider the many different editions of New York Yankees dynasties that boiled the blood of fans across America. — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Even if eggs are boiled or poached, pairing them with healthy fats like avocado or nuts can provide the fat needed to support vitamin D absorption. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 July 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
  • The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fried
Verb
  • The sweet alliums are cooked with cilantro and extra-virgin olive oil until tender, then tucked into thin dumpling wrappers that are folded into half-moons and steamed for exactly 10 minutes — any longer and the dough could break.
    — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There’s arguably nothing more annoying than rushing out the door to an event, only to realize your dress is wrinkled and needs to be steamed.
    — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Definition of steamed
Verb
  • 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
  • For the past six months, the Aussies have stewed – and rallied — behind a one-word analysis from the World Cup draw that put them in the same four-team pod with Team USA, Turkey and Paraguay.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Definition of stewed
Verb
  • Questions about Stern's future, and unfounded rumors that his show would be canceled, swirled in 2025 as the end of his most recent five-year contract approached.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Another survivor, Ram Chandra, described gripping onto rungs of the ceiling to make his way out of the tunnel as water, concrete and debris swirled around him.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of swirled
Adjective
  • Sometimes her Peruanos show up in roasted tomato and bean soup or slightly al dente in a cold salad.
    — Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • It can be paired with a simple salad, roasted vegetables, or other prepared sides to create a complete meal in just minutes.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of roasted
Verb
  • Byblow says earth tones will be major this season — think rusty red, forest green, burnt orange, and chocolate brown.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But full blocks of houses along roads leading into the forest burned to the ground.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of burned
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  • Served on a bed of jasmine rice, the bowl includes chicken tinga — a Mexican dish in which the chicken is shredded and simmered in a smoky, slightly spicy red sauce — roasted corn salsa, pico de gallo, avocado crema and sliced jalapeños.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For our Million Dollar Grits, stone-ground grits are simmered in chicken broth, then stirred together with a blend of cheeses and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of simmered
Verb
  • Gelato is churned more slowly than ice cream, giving it a dense, almost taffy-like chewy texture.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • European butter is typically churned for a longer amount of time, which means that more buttermilk and water drains off of the solids.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of churned

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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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