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
Earlier in the three-stage judging system, a longlist of 465 eligible albums was boiled down to 50 nominees, focusing on creative merit over mainstream popularity.
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Lars Brandle, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
If everything gets boiled down to AI summaries, the internet might start to feel like Wikipedia.
—The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The first-time head coach usually conveys to his team in broad themes boiled down to a very concise, to-the-point message.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Work has been boiled down to key performance indicators, or KPIs, blurring the line between the letter of the law and spirit of the law, so to speak.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The case boiled down to video of the incident and dueling theories by defense and prosecution experts on police use of force.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD on YouTube and other social media channels, has already boiled down his thoughts to a stinging verdict.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Meditation Though meditation often sounds like a complicated practice, it can be boiled down to a simple notion—one single point of focus.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
If everything gets boiled down to AI summaries, the internet might start to feel like Wikipedia.
—The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The first-time head coach usually conveys to his team in broad themes boiled down to a very concise, to-the-point message.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Work has been boiled down to key performance indicators, or KPIs, blurring the line between the letter of the law and spirit of the law, so to speak.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The case boiled down to video of the incident and dueling theories by defense and prosecution experts on police use of force.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD on YouTube and other social media channels, has already boiled down his thoughts to a stinging verdict.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Meditation Though meditation often sounds like a complicated practice, it can be boiled down to a simple notion—one single point of focus.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled down
Verb
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During a July City Commission meeting, Commissioner Richard Lara, who received at least one of the surveys but did not respond to it, summarized the allegations detailed in the blog posts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Irvin's comment summarized what many fans were feeling, and many replied to his message, sharing their own thoughts about Dallas' poor performance.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jean Eric Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, said that the strategic priorities outlined in Beijing’s new five-year plan are poised to deepen China’s edge in advanced manufacturing, bolster investment in technology and artificial intelligence, and boost consumption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of the initiatives outlined in these plans focus on building infrastructures to improve telehealth access and strengthen the health care workforce in rural communities.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Boiled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled%20down. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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