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
But while the debate over Texas’ reading list could have national implications, to the speakers the issue boiled down to whether the passages are essential to understanding the nation’s history and morals — or unconstitutional.
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Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But while the debate over Texas' reading list could have national implications, to the speakers, the issue boiled down to whether the passages are essential to understanding the nation's history and morals - or unconstitutional.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But while the debate over Texas' reading list could have national implications, to the speakers the issue boiled down to whether the passages are essential to understanding the nation's history and morals — or unconstitutional.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The protocol boiled down to the fact that the House of Grimaldi rules Monaco as a principality, not a monarchy, according to fan blog Royal Style Watch.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
When boiled down to its bare bones, any interaction between two individuals is entirely about attempting to communicate something, whether that be an idea, an opinion, or an ideal time for dinner.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s taught the way past generations read ‘Of Mice and Men,’ that great literature can’t be boiled down to a single lesson.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
In typical provincial fashion, these four days of festivities include crafts, great food, bluegrass music, and an opportunity to visit sugar camps, where sap is boiled down into delightfully rich syrup.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The Global Impact of 'Sesame Street' With all due respect to the Count, Sesame Street's impact cannot only be boiled down to a bunch of numbers.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But while the debate over Texas' reading list could have national implications, to the speakers, the issue boiled down to whether the passages are essential to understanding the nation's history and morals - or unconstitutional.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But while the debate over Texas' reading list could have national implications, to the speakers the issue boiled down to whether the passages are essential to understanding the nation's history and morals — or unconstitutional.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The protocol boiled down to the fact that the House of Grimaldi rules Monaco as a principality, not a monarchy, according to fan blog Royal Style Watch.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
When boiled down to its bare bones, any interaction between two individuals is entirely about attempting to communicate something, whether that be an idea, an opinion, or an ideal time for dinner.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s taught the way past generations read ‘Of Mice and Men,’ that great literature can’t be boiled down to a single lesson.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
In typical provincial fashion, these four days of festivities include crafts, great food, bluegrass music, and an opportunity to visit sugar camps, where sap is boiled down into delightfully rich syrup.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The Global Impact of 'Sesame Street' With all due respect to the Count, Sesame Street's impact cannot only be boiled down to a bunch of numbers.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled down
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In a news release, the UTLA summarized the tentative deal.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The interview took place shortly after prosecutors outlined charges against eight people, including five men accused of second-degree murder in the deaths of seven workers killed in the July 1, 2025, explosion.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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That event outlined a series of transformative, agencywide initiatives aimed at advancing the National Space Policy and strengthening American leadership in space.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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