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
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The cookware brand’s air fryer can also roast, bake, toast, reheat, and broil.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Each cut is aged four to six weeks, meticulously trimmed, and flame-broiled over a 1,200-degree citrus- and oak-wood-burning pit.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Place under the broiler and broil, turning every 30 seconds until the meat is well browned on all sides and the tenderloin’s center reaches 125 degrees for rare or 130 degrees for medium rare.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The cookware brand’s air fryer can also roast, bake, toast, reheat, and broil.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
Brush chicken tenders with the dressing before broiling them.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Each cut is aged four to six weeks, meticulously trimmed, and flame-broiled over a 1,200-degree citrus- and oak-wood-burning pit.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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Investigators aren't saying if there's a connection between Henderson's death and brawls at the bar.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The reminder didn’t dissuade at least five park visitors from participating in a 2023 brawl that was captured on video, showing a woman and man throwing punches at each other and wrestling before others joined in.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the landfill site dozens of rescuers scrambled overnight in search of people trapped.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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How much is a trapping license in Kentucky?—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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The clashes have since descended into an all-out civil war, characterized by ethnic violence, attacks on civilians and atrocities committed by all sides, according to humanitarian groups and foreign governments.—
ByGuy Davies,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Iranian state television aired images of clashes and fires, while the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that several police officers were killed overnight, underscoring the increasingly violent nature of the confrontations.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dulos and Farber Dulos were embroiled in a contentious divorce and a custody battle over their five children at the time.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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South Africa — which is embroiled in a protracted dispute with the US over Pretoria’s Black empowerment laws, among other issues — went further, calling Washington’s move a violation of the UN Charter.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The confrontation caused a melee afterward, which was caught on video.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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The melee was broken up by authorities quickly, though the yelling continued as they were ushered out of the room.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Crowded roots may also be tightly packed and tangled, causing the plant to begin to push out of its pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Washington and Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez get their feet tangled up and both went to the ground.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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