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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
This model has 10 preset functions, including bake, broil, pizza, cookies, and reheat.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2025
Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
In the broiling heat of downtown Tampa, a group of elementary school children wander into their wonderland.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Toast Marshmallows Place mini marshmallows on a greased baking sheet broil for 2 minutes or toast with a kitchen torch until golden brown and puffed.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
This model has 10 preset functions, including bake, broil, pizza, cookies, and reheat.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2025
Verb
Put the peppers on the center rack of an oven set to broil.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
In the broiling heat of downtown Tampa, a group of elementary school children wander into their wonderland.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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If a person tears off someone’s ear or nose in a bar brawl, jail time is almost certain.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
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There's much to consider about this hypothetical brawl.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Made from a durable and porous nylon-spandex blend, the skort doesn’t trap heat.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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These filters trap smoke particles and other pollutants, helping keep the air inside your car cleaner.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump broke his silence one day after reports of a clash between U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino about the release of a memo regarding Jeffrey Epstein, which prompted conservatives on social media to call for the president to fire her.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Steve Garcia When the betting odds were first published for the Calvin Kattar vs. Steve Garcia featherweight clash, Garcia was listed as a -140 betting favorite over the +115 Kattar.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Ben Sulayem has become embroiled in a number of controversies during a tenure marked by a series of high-profile departures of senior personnel.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Over the past decade, Zappa has been embroiled in legal issues regarding the Zappa family trust, which has resulted in ongoing turmoil for the family, per The Washington Post.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Fox said Ogletree, 36, was protecting others who were involved in the melee.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Another teen girl was stabbed, her lung punctured, during the melee.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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One more tip: tie up the drawcords before washing so they don't get snagged or tangled.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Both work together to pick up debris and ensure that no hair gets tangled up in the vacuum.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2025
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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