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
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Parmesan, finely grated (about 1½ cups), evenly over fennel mixture; broil until cheese is melted and golden, about 5 minutes (watch it closely).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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
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Noun
Arrange baguette slices on a rimmed baking sheet; broil in oven until lightly golden on 1 side, about 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Parmesan, finely grated (about 1½ cups), evenly over fennel mixture; broil until cheese is melted and golden, about 5 minutes (watch it closely).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Made with a mix of beef and pork, the meatballs are fully cooked and flame-broiled.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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Two of the five teenagers detained in Quakertown remain in custody Thursday after an anti-ICE protest turned into a brawl with the police chief, according to an attorney for one of the teens.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Friars forward Duncan Powell struck a driving Hopkins in the head during the second half of the Red Storm’s eventual 79-69 win — a flagrant foul that sparked a brawl between the teams.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But that starts off as, why is there a girl trapped in a glass box?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bachman quit the band after the Fillmore show in May 1970, fed up with the rigors of touring, business disputes, and lifestyle clashes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pakistan’s military, backed by artillery and air power, struck more Afghan military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight and into early Saturday, killing over 300 Afghan forces in dayslong border clashes, a government spokesman and officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The new feature announcement comes as Instagram's parent company, Meta, is embroiled in a landmark social media trial in California over claims social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram and their features are addictive.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 1835, the consistory of the Church of the Prussian Union opened an official investigation into Ebel that embroiled Königsberg in recrimination and rumor.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Chur was found at fault for the melee and was kicked out of the tournament.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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They have all been charged in connection to the melee, but remained at large as of Friday night.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kim Jung-hyun likens it to a chain – one that, handled carelessly, might snap or tangle, but handled with care, might yet be unraveled.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Forecasters warned that the storm's wind gusts could top 70 mph, uprooting trees and tangling power lines.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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