as in blisters
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin
the dermatologist lanced the infected boil that had formed on the patient's neck
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as in steams
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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Recent Examples of boils
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The party was complete with seafood boils, a brass band, and a photo booth.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The list of occasions can go on and on, ranging from universal (football and concerts) to local (ice fishing in northern Minnesota and crawfish boils in Baton Rouge).
—Rahul Goyal, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Dining at the luxury resort includes 10 on-site options ranging from COAST’s fine dining to lobster boils, casual beach fare and champagne bars.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Baker inquires about the design of the hunchback and hovers his hand above her bulbous boils.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Those include fish boils, something usually associated with Wisconsin’s Door County.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Bathing daily and keeping your buttocks clean and dry can help prevent boils, folliculitis, and other skin conditions.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Here are some parties, crawfish boils, king cake locations, and more for the holiday.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
As the water boils and the microwave interior gets steamy, your kitchen will fill with the soothing smell.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Its carbon steel boils water quickly, while retaining heat.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Keep in mind that a covered pot boils faster than an uncovered one.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Upstairs, a 2,000-square-foot roof deck hosts crawfish boils and live bands in the warmer months.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Sand boils form when flowing water contained by a levee pushes down on soil inside the levee with enough force to move water through its interior.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
Last year, the restaurant changed concepts to Amelies — named after Wang’s wife — continuing to offer seafood boils in tandem with new dishes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The party was complete with seafood boils, a brass band, and a photo booth.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The list of occasions can go on and on, ranging from universal (football and concerts) to local (ice fishing in northern Minnesota and crawfish boils in Baton Rouge).
—Rahul Goyal, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Dining at the luxury resort includes 10 on-site options ranging from COAST’s fine dining to lobster boils, casual beach fare and champagne bars.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Baker inquires about the design of the hunchback and hovers his hand above her bulbous boils.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Those include fish boils, something usually associated with Wisconsin’s Door County.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Bathing daily and keeping your buttocks clean and dry can help prevent boils, folliculitis, and other skin conditions.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Other seafood boils range from $20 to $50.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Here are some parties, crawfish boils, king cake locations, and more for the holiday.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
As the water boils and the microwave interior gets steamy, your kitchen will fill with the soothing smell.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Its carbon steel boils water quickly, while retaining heat.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Keep in mind that a covered pot boils faster than an uncovered one.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Upstairs, a 2,000-square-foot roof deck hosts crawfish boils and live bands in the warmer months.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Sand boils form when flowing water contained by a levee pushes down on soil inside the levee with enough force to move water through its interior.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boils
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Nothing steams football fans quite like NBC Sports broadcaster Cris Collinsworth praising Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then, Lim steams the breastmilk in an espresso machine before adding the matcha into the drink.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Other cast members include sous chef Alesia Harris, who returned from Season 3, stews Jenna Woudberg and Joe Caron, deckhands Eddy Hounsell and Betul Yazici, and deck/stew Mike Durrant.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
2 Feb. 2026
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Droves of Amazon shoppers are also going after this Crock-Pot lunchbox that makes reheating winter soups and stews a breeze at work, as well as this Lego poinsettia that serves as a fun, interactive gift and transforms into decor once it’s built.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
20 Dec. 2025
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As the song churns on, the focus narrows in on West until everything else falls away.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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Their immense gravitational influence churns gas, dust, and even proximate stars around them, thus exerting a tremendous influence on their host galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Europe is bracing for fallout from volatility in energy markets as conflicts rages in the Middle East.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Co-sleeping Is More Common While the debate rages on in America about whether or not co-sleeping is safe, in many African countries, including Kenya and South Africa, as well as Latin America, co-sleeping—whether bed-sharing or room-sharing—is an accepted practice.—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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Black lives don’t matter in Warwick Thornton’s fiercely original outback Western Wolfram, a surprisingly emotional genre piece that simmers with menace and doesn’t let up until the bloody finale.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Every interaction simmers with tension, but that deafening silence and psychological intensity is the heart of the series.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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To load the product onto the brush, Barnes swirls the tool into the pan twice and taps it twice to prevent fallout.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2025
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The lights are dim and jazzy music swirls the intimate crowd.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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The multiple red-light wavelengths help reduce inflammation, calming redness from clusters of pimples.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Boils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boils. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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