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
Iran’s ability to choke off traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has proved one of its biggest strategic advantages in a war that has often boiled down to which side can take more pain.
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Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
This case is one of two federal legal challenges against the facility where arguments have boiled down to the exchange of cash between the DeSantis administration and federal immigration officials.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The main charges essentially boiled down to whether or not Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly power over various facets of the industry, like the primary ticketing market for major concert venues, or the large amphitheater market.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 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.
—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
Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
This case is one of two federal legal challenges against the facility where arguments have boiled down to the exchange of cash between the DeSantis administration and federal immigration officials.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The main charges essentially boiled down to whether or not Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly power over various facets of the industry, like the primary ticketing market for major concert venues, or the large amphitheater market.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled down
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The effect is strongest when caffeine is consumed in the afternoon or evening, according to research summarized in the 2018 National Library of Medicine review.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
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Celebrated author Curtis Sittenfeld neatly and maybe unintentionally summarized the discourse in the first paragraph of her New York Times review of Melissa Bank’s novel The Wonder Spot, published in 2005.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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In January, GameStop outlined a compensation package for Cohen comprising stock options tied to performance targets, including market capitalization and earnings thresholds.—
Yun Li,Anniek Bao,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The rules regarding this are clearly outlined in both Articles 1 and 2 of the Constitution for the roles between the executive and legislative branches.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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