as in summarizing
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 boiling down
App selection is limited, really boiling down to Disney+ and YouTube, though an HDMI input mitigates that somewhat.
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Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
The Nuggets can’t grab critical rebounds in battles that are routinely boiling down to Nikola Jokic versus three or four Wolves.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
Lightning Bolt have less interest in construction or expansion, instead boiling down their already heavy sound into a dense, nutrient-rich slurry.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
Drinks In the drinks department, blueberries are excellent for freezing into ice cubes, infusing into water or tea, or boiling down into a simple syrup, says Hall.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Paul fears art imitating life by also boiling down to breadline survival strategies.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
The Nuggets can’t grab critical rebounds in battles that are routinely boiling down to Nikola Jokic versus three or four Wolves.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
Lightning Bolt have less interest in construction or expansion, instead boiling down their already heavy sound into a dense, nutrient-rich slurry.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
Drinks In the drinks department, blueberries are excellent for freezing into ice cubes, infusing into water or tea, or boiling down into a simple syrup, says Hall.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Paul fears art imitating life by also boiling down to breadline survival strategies.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiling down
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Given the monumental task of parsing through all of this information, Lenovo is relying heavily on AI to get the job done both for summarizing data and for coding the infrastructure of the entire operation.
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Tasks such as reviewing documents, summarizing materials, reconciling reports, and preparing educational materials can increasingly be streamlined with AI tools.
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Then, summing up what seemed to be the vibe of the patio.
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No title cards summing up Moulin’s noble deeds greet us at the end; there is no misty coda.
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Kostyukevich called Sit to get information on what happened, according to a court document outlining what information would be addressed at trial, known as a trial brief.
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Although the petition against the fireworks was not started by the nonprofit, the group shares concerns about the event and sent a letter to officials last month outlining the harms caused by the fireworks.
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