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noun

Definition of broilnext
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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verb

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
Noun
The dish primarily comes together on the stovetop, with just a quick broil in the oven. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Cooking settings and temperature ranges Toaster ovens frequently come with more than just a toasting setting, usually including a broil, bake and warming option. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Verb
Already this summer, two major heat waves have broiled Europe. — Beth Gardiner, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026 Cut broiled peaches into wedges. — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for broil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
  1. brawl
  2. trap
  3. clash
  4. embroil
  5. melee
  6. tangle
Noun
  • What started as a shoving match between the two players quickly turned into a brawl between the two teams.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Sheriff's Office says the incident started as a brawl in the parking lot of the farm after a night of line dancing.
    — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of brawl
Verb
  • Another video shows a man holding the crying infant, with his arms covered in blood and the lower half of his body still trapped in rubble.
    — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The slab was too heavy to toss aside, and Osorio was worried there could be more people trapped underneath.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of trap
Noun
  • Its vibrant colors and familiar texture became fashion material, incorporated into the fishnets, color clashes and styling experiments surrounding her tour with Skillibeng.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Be sure to draw appropriate boundaries while Venus and Neptune clash.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of clash
Verb
  • Getty Images Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has spent much of his political career under investigation, embroiled in scandal or at war with his own party.
    — Andrew Balaban, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The razor-thin margin, with both candidates sitting at 38% of the vote, comes as Martinez, the incumbent, has been embroiled in an ongoing dispute with the county’s district attorney and faces multiple ethics complaints.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of embroil
Noun
  • The melee was a hot topic at Monday night's city council meeting.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Wepa Up retained their titles via disqualification against the War Raiders amidst a chaotic post-match melee involving the Tongas.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of melee
Verb
  • Frantic skirmishes between the family and the beast take place as the house floods, and eventually the invading creature is tangled up in a trap.
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • After missing the playoffs in 2024, the Bears opened against Fremd, and Lewandowski had to tangle early and often with Northwestern recruit Owen Jakubczak.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tangle

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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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