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
Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Reheat soup and add cheese topping just before serving, and broil to keep flavors bright.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 24 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
Grill or broil, turning occasionally, until the salmon is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Reheat soup and add cheese topping just before serving, and broil to keep flavors bright.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
To cook oysters out of their shells, the CDC recommends boiling them for at least three minutes, frying them in oil for at least three minutes, broiling for three minutes or baking for 10 minutes.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 24 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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More thrilling than a hockey brawl?—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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Back in 2018, a brawl nearly happened on the court after New Mexico forward Joe Furstinger shoved the Broncos’ Anthony Mathis following a 73-71 win for the visitors.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He’s trapped in rolling crises of his own making and is struggling to sell voters on the idea of a strong American economy.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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By cutting so much of Brontë’s sprawling novel down to the quick, by focusing so squarely on just Cathy and Heathcliff, we’re trapped only in the immediacy of their doomed affection, which is never allowed to be hot enough to make the entire effort come together, let alone come undone.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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The head of Yemen's ruling leadership council has named a new cabinet, weeks after deadly clashes in the country's south and the dissolution of a separatist group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The march then diverted left onto Via Benaco, moving away from the Village with clashes beginning when the protest reached Piazzale Corvetto.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The two leaders were former allies who later became embroiled in bruising political disputes, deepening divisions in one of Asia's most unwieldy democracies.—
JIM GOMEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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By that time, White was embroiled in trade conversations that eventually led to his exit.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Routh's attorney suggested a 27-year sentence would be punishment enough for the crime citing no one was hurt in the melee, but prosecutors disagreed.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the melee, Cristhian Mosquera lost his GPS tracker vest.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Use dryer balls and choose a delicate setting to improve airflow and prevent tangling.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a game a year before Dunleavy brushed off getting knocked over by Antetokounmpo in the playoffs, he got tangled up with then-Sacramento Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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