as in searing
having a notably high temperature
it was boiling in that car, and the owners had foolishly left their pet in it
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as in steaming
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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as in stewing
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam
boil the potatoes until they are tender before you try to mash them
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Recent Examples of boiling
semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2020
If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.
—Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
The simplest fix could be as easy as boiling water—boil a medium-size pot once or twice per week, and pour down the drain.
—Country Living Staff, Country Living, 14 Oct. 2019
Although boiling water is always a set temperature, eggs coming from the fridge or countertop are not.
—Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, 18 June 2019
Organizers shared tips to help prevent the virus, which include washing hands with soap for more than 30 seconds, eating food that is thoroughly cooked and boiling water before drinking.
—Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Sports, 6 Feb. 2018
More boiling water: Boil water advisories typically happen due to a water main break and/or a loss of pressure in the water system.
—Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2017
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The evacuation zone around GKN Aerospace plant was reduced 65% late Monday, May 25, after officials announced the threat of a highly destructive BLEVE — boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion — had been avoided.
—Kevin Sablan, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
One of those moments negatively speaking, is [SPOILER ALERT] in the first half hour before things get boiling.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 May 2026
In one experiment, a variable-density system allowed the robot to temporarily inflate and change buoyancy using vaporization of a low-boiling liquid.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Process in boiling water canner for 10 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
The eventual goal is to eliminate the stress of the unpredictably of New York City traffic, boiling the hour-plus-long drive from Manhattan to the airport to a swift seven-minute flight.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Start by boiling a pot of hot water on your stove and pouring it slowly down your drain to loosen up the hair, food, or other debris.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Water should be brought to a high boil and then left boiling for two minutes.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Adjective
More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
—semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2020
If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.
—Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
The simplest fix could be as easy as boiling water—boil a medium-size pot once or twice per week, and pour down the drain.
—Country Living Staff, Country Living, 14 Oct. 2019
Although boiling water is always a set temperature, eggs coming from the fridge or countertop are not.
—Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, 18 June 2019
Organizers shared tips to help prevent the virus, which include washing hands with soap for more than 30 seconds, eating food that is thoroughly cooked and boiling water before drinking.
—Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Sports, 6 Feb. 2018
More boiling water: Boil water advisories typically happen due to a water main break and/or a loss of pressure in the water system.
—Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2017
Verb
Officials had announced Monday morning that the risk of a BLEVE, or boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion, had been eliminated after crews sprayed more than 9 million gallons of water onto the tank.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The evacuation zone around GKN Aerospace plant was reduced 65% late Monday, May 25, after officials announced the threat of a highly destructive BLEVE — boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion — had been avoided.
—Kevin Sablan, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
One of those moments negatively speaking, is [SPOILER ALERT] in the first half hour before things get boiling.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 May 2026
In one experiment, a variable-density system allowed the robot to temporarily inflate and change buoyancy using vaporization of a low-boiling liquid.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Process in boiling water canner for 10 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
The eventual goal is to eliminate the stress of the unpredictably of New York City traffic, boiling the hour-plus-long drive from Manhattan to the airport to a swift seven-minute flight.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Start by boiling a pot of hot water on your stove and pouring it slowly down your drain to loosen up the hair, food, or other debris.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Water should be brought to a high boil and then left boiling for two minutes.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiling
Adjective
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Some 1,000 people participated at the state Capitol’s annual candlelight vigil to remember the missing, support families and recommit to ending the violence causing such searing pain in California Indian Country.—
James C Ramos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The searing conditions have turned deadly, with multiple drownings in British lakes, French surf and Spanish beaches as people seek relief before lifeguard patrols and summer safety measures are fully in place.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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By the time engineers realized the issue was a systemic structural fault across the entire fleet, the cargo ship was already halfway across the Atlantic, steaming toward Brazil.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The tomatoes for the shakshouka have been stewing for hours.—
Liam Scott,
Washington Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As zero-proof drinks move from novelty to mainstream, understanding what’s swirling around in your glass matters more than ever.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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How the global media coverage swirling around the investigation will impact Mango remains to be seen.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Those recruiting rankings were gasoline to an already raging fire.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The raging fire gutted a home and shattered a family.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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On the 555th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including some simmering tension between tennis’ biggest tournaments and fashion brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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But with tensions simmering, Iran’s team moved its base to Tijuana, Sheinbaum said, confirming an announcement by the Iranian federation over the weekend.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Melting snow patches and churning snow-making machines marked much of the late winter conditions across California ski areas this year.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Good morning, Mason Miller was on the wrong side of a twisting turning gut-churning ninth inning this time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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“Boiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiling. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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