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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
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
As batches of dumplings were boiled in pots of water, her friend and co-organizer Xinyi Shen entertained with a presentation about the Lunar New Year in China.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
They can be steamed, boiled, or fried, and are commonly eaten in Asian cuisine.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Provide pets with drinking water that has been boiled (and cooled).
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The currents of love and rivalry boiled under everything Noah said about Jesse during our interview.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
On Saturday morning, Biles ordered breakfast room service (eggs, boiled or scrambled) and visited a local gym.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
To prepare ayahuasca, a plant containing DMT is boiled with another plant that contains a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), such as harmaline, and the resulting brew is then consumed.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
How to make iguana tacos To make the tacos, Davis boiled a pot of water with onion, garlic, bay leaf and salt.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
While the properly prepared, boiled three times, tender spring leaves of this plant are the main ingredient in poke sallet, a fixture of Southern cuisine, the plant is truly toxic.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
As batches of dumplings were boiled in pots of water, her friend and co-organizer Xinyi Shen entertained with a presentation about the Lunar New Year in China.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
They can be steamed, boiled, or fried, and are commonly eaten in Asian cuisine.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Provide pets with drinking water that has been boiled (and cooled).
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The currents of love and rivalry boiled under everything Noah said about Jesse during our interview.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
On Saturday morning, Biles ordered breakfast room service (eggs, boiled or scrambled) and visited a local gym.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
To prepare ayahuasca, a plant containing DMT is boiled with another plant that contains a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), such as harmaline, and the resulting brew is then consumed.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
How to make iguana tacos To make the tacos, Davis boiled a pot of water with onion, garlic, bay leaf and salt.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled
Adjective
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In fact, meals like chili, soup, and even fried chicken are even better the next time around.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Waiting long to eat fried chicken is unfair to the dish.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The dish is topped with a final wonton layer and a bit of chicken broth or water, then steamed in a steamer for about 25 minutes.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Green Tea Green tea is made from fresh tea leaves that are steamed at high temperatures, which helps preserve their high polyphenol content.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Why Tagines Taste Different From Stews A traditional Moroccan tagine is slowly braised, not stewed.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Speculation had swirled in some circles that if Netflix, which had an agreement last December with the WBD board, hit the rocks in terms of regulation, Paramount could have swooped in down the line and snagged WBD at fire-sale prices.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the immediate aftermath, questions swirled around why the group was skiing in such conditions at all.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some discussions may get a little heated, but sticking to the facts should cool them off before anyone gets burned.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Dessert highlights include Basque burnt cheesecake with warm sherry caramel or espresso flan.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Serbia does not recognize the split and tensions have simmered ever since.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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After a wild few days with expletives and a brief rule change, tensions simmered and teams and players more or less moved on.—
Sallee Ann Harrison,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Markets have churned in response to the fighting, which has massively disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial energy corridor.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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And a pair of Dodgers defensive miscues further churned the waters.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The cooking leans into that fire—steaks, roasted vegetables, and even the many tasty cocktails to choose from.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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The combination of sharp cheese, roasted vegetables and spicy seasonings felt balanced and intentional.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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