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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
Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
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
Verb
Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, or boiled and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors, including cinnamon, butter, and olive oil.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
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
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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Denver steamed through an 11-game winning streak, won the AFC West by three games and claimed the conference’s top seed a year ago.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Rather, the fabric should be steamed from behind or from a distance.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Verb
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In a kitchen in Paterson, New Jersey, Rosa Carhuallanqui fills dough with chicken stewed in a brick-red sauce of ají panca—a Peruvian chili pepper that gives the dish a slightly smoky, berry-like flavor.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Offerings included salmon in mustard sauce, lobster in tomato soup, and stewed seasonal vegetables, The New York Times reported.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Chocolate and sweet potato batters are swirled together to make this moist, tender spice cake.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 May 2026
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The Paloma Sherbet is grapefruit and reposado tequila swirled with chili lime curd.—
Ella Gonzales
May 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Verb
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And it's completely crashed and burned.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The intense feud between the rappers burned bright in 2024, culminating with Lamar taking the Super Bowl halftime show stage and winning five Grammy Awards for the diss track.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
Verb
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When simmered in water just hot enough to bring it to a safe temperature, the meat will be juicy and tender.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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But in their most basic state, all dry grains can be simmered in water until tender enough to eat (though just how tender that is will vary by dish and personal preference).—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Debate over the safety of mifepristone has churned for more than 25 years.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Come evening, and the amber lighting of the Manor Inn beguiles; settle in with a pint of the local Wainwrights ale and its beef brisket with red wine gravy and roasted root vegetables.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, or boiled and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors, including cinnamon, butter, and olive oil.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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