as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
a noisy broil broke out at the bar
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as in to trap
to place in conflict or difficulties
instead of broiling themselves in internal strife, they should band together against the common enemy
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Recent Examples of broil
Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
When the burgers are finished, place the English muffins on the oven rack, cut-side up, and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
On a single sheet pan, shrimp tossed with garlic and lemon are broiled over a bed of roasted potatoes and asparagus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This model features three rack positions and 12 presets, like toast, roast, broil, and dehydrate.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
When the burgers are finished, place the English muffins on the oven rack, cut-side up, and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
On a single sheet pan, shrimp tossed with garlic and lemon are broiled over a bed of roasted potatoes and asparagus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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Naz Reid nearly escalated the exchange into a brawl, but the parties were ultimately separated enough to avoid ejections.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Guns are loaded, a brawl breaks out in a bar and Rip rides away from a fire on horseback.—
Brayden Garcia
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
Verb
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During the winter months, the natural offshore winds blow emissions out to sea rather than trapping them over our cities, making the expensive California blend an unnecessary burden on drivers.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Scientists have found a way to make a new class of gas-trapping glass easier to manufacture by borrowing a centuries-old principle from traditional glassmaking.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
Noun
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In some cases, the panel couldn’t even identify ICE or Border Patrol agents involved in high-profile clashes.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The group of cyclists, who fell after the clash, collided into the side of the SUV and fell onto the pavement.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The governor was embroiled in a scandal in 2023 involving the Sinaloa cartel, in which his name was published in a letter written by a then-Sinaloa cartel capo whose leaders of a rival faction the cartel had kidnapped.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Scott stars as a prickly author who visits an Irish hotel haunted by a witch and also gets embroiled in a murder mystery.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Karlsson joined Muse and Crosby in his amazement after being sent off despite little to do with the melee.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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There was a bunch of melees on the ice today.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shortly before the break, Hawks guard Dyson Daniels got tangled up with Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, which led to a fight after which both were ejected.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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As Anunoby shot his free throw, Robinson and Daniels got tangled up while jockeying for position.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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