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- it was boiling in that car, and the owners had foolishly left their pet in it
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of boiling (Entry 2 of 2)
- the passengers were boiling when they found out the flight was delayed yet again
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- smoldering
- (or smouldering)
- bristling,
- flaring (up),
- inflaming
- (also enflaming)
Phrases Synonymous with boiling
- boil the potatoes until they are tender before you try to mash them
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“Boiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiling. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of boiling was in the 14th century
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