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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Bake, broil, roast, toast, defrost, air-fry: The functions of this hardworking double oven from kitchenware brand Ninja are impressive.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2025
Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Tuna Fish Vitamin D: 1 mcg Serving size: 3 ounces
Tuna is a popular fish that can be grilled, baked, broiled, or pan-seared.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Add the cheese sauce and broil once more: Using tongs or a spatula, flip the bread, spoon the cheese sauce on top of the untoasted side of the bread, then broil for 2 to 3 minutes more.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Bake, broil, roast, toast, defrost, air-fry: The functions of this hardworking double oven from kitchenware brand Ninja are impressive.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Once softened, the filling is transferred to a baking dish and topped with a generous layer of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, which are broiled until browned and crisp.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Tuna Fish Vitamin D: 1 mcg Serving size: 3 ounces
Tuna is a popular fish that can be grilled, baked, broiled, or pan-seared.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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These brawls further eroded democratic norms, while driving voters away from left-wing and moderate parties who seemed helpless to halt them.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Of the many people involved in the brawl, only Iverson and three other Black men were convicted.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Executives praised the film, which follows the Palestine Red Crescent Society’s failed attempt to save Hind, a Palestinian child who was killed in Gaza in 2024 after being trapped in a car under Israeli fire.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even in the 19th century, the novel was considered a dangerous medium, one that would trap people—especially impressionable young women—in the thrall of isolation and fantasy.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The clash occurs more so on the stylistic side and acclimatising to Villa’s methods.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Fundraisers for the victims of devil attacks, apparently a common occurrence in this reality, acknowledge the death toll that these supernatural clashes leave behind.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In early 2024, the sport’s biggest name became embroiled in legal controversy when his personal interpreter and close confidant, Ippei Mizuhara, was found to have wired large payments from the player’s account to a bookmaking operation then under federal investigation.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Shea Couleé is speaking about the drama embroiling some of the former members of her drag family.—
James Factora,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Saturday in Austin stung McLaren greatly, as a melee at Turn 1 ended with its drivers touching and retiring, opening the door for Verstappen to make the maximum sprint win gain.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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As teams met near midfield following the final whistle, Branch walked past Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, declining his handshake, and approached Smith‑Schuster; Branch then struck Smith‑Schuster in the face, knocking him down and drawing a brief melee that involved players from both teams.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The defense was often tangled or disorganized getting back in transition.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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First published in 1934, the novel follows a recurring Rampo character, Detective Akechi Kogoro, who gets all tangled up with an exhibitionist jewel thief known only as the Dark Angel.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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