as in summarizes
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 boils down
Alexiades, the dermatologist, told CNN that much of the tonal shift around skincare boils down to a rebrand.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
According to Richard Sylla, professor emeritus at NYU Stern School of Business, the answer boils down to a surprisingly simple formula.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 June 2026
What all this boils down to are trucks that are very un-truck-like.
—David Szondy
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
To potential car buyers, that boils down to off-road.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The agreement boils down to a branding deal.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 28 May 2026
When to Call a Professional The decision to contact a pest control provider boils down to personal pest tolerance.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Choosing between an induction or electric stovetop boils down to energy efficiency and costs.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Protection of the public following the law’s monumental changes boils down to judges.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
According to Richard Sylla, professor emeritus at NYU Stern School of Business, the answer boils down to a surprisingly simple formula.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 June 2026
What all this boils down to are trucks that are very un-truck-like.
—David Szondy
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
To potential car buyers, that boils down to off-road.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The agreement boils down to a branding deal.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 28 May 2026
When to Call a Professional The decision to contact a pest control provider boils down to personal pest tolerance.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Choosing between an induction or electric stovetop boils down to energy efficiency and costs.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Protection of the public following the law’s monumental changes boils down to judges.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boils down
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The slow pace is due to a law that requires each ballot and each tally sheet, which summarizes the votes from each polling station, to be taken to one of more than 100 offices to be counted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The slow counting pace is due to a law that requires each ballot and each tally sheet, which summarizes the votes from each polling station, to be taken to one of more than 100 offices to be tallied.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Altair and four other stars form a large vertical diamond that outlines the eagle’s wingspan.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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But American businesses won’t have enough confidence for long-term investments until Venezuela’s leadership outlines a credible path to free and fair elections.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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