as in summarized
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the discussion of the problem can be boiled down to a couple of critical points
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Recent Examples of boiled down
The engagement photos suggest that, indeed, the big moment boiled down to a boy, standing in front of a girl, asking her to love him.
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Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
The answer largely boiled down to disagreement between the theories, even on the most basic questions, such as what consciousness is and what a theory should even aim to explain.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
And yet she is often boiled down to the once-paramour of a rapper whose name isn’t worth repeating.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 19 Aug. 2025
Streaming was something that only rivers did, and your two options as a fan boiled down to radio and a black-and-white TV set.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
The answer largely boiled down to disagreement between the theories, even on the most basic questions, such as what consciousness is and what a theory should even aim to explain.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
And yet she is often boiled down to the once-paramour of a rapper whose name isn’t worth repeating.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 19 Aug. 2025
Streaming was something that only rivers did, and your two options as a fan boiled down to radio and a black-and-white TV set.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled down
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Antonio Torres then summarized his claims, saying Geller had signed off on athletes in similar situations in the past.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Evaluating Oracle across Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience suggests the company retains a strong operating and financial base, as summarized below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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While Italy is expected to make progress in bringing its deficit under control, France shows no signs of doing so, Nomura outlined.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The speakers and attendees outlined their vision for the world at a time when national conservatism has reached its zenith of influence.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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