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
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Our testers have used the broil function to make steak and the bake setting for pork chops with great results.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
For more color, broil for the final 2 minutes of cook time.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Noun
This versatile toaster oven has the following functions: air fry, air roast, broil, bake, pizza, toast, dehydrate, reheat, and keep warm.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Our testers have used the broil function to make steak and the bake setting for pork chops with great results.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
This highly rated air fryer can cook up to 4 pounds of fries or chicken wings and also broils, roasts, bakes, reheats, and dehydrates.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
For more color, broil for the final 2 minutes of cook time.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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The votes follow a recent street brawl that sparked concerns about crime in the city.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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One of the victims of a viral brawl that happened in Cincinnati July 26 says she's been forced into hiding after the incident that left her severely injured.—
Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What Causes Smelly Feet? According to WebMD, the main cause of smelly feet is trapped sweat.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Two adults were pronounced dead at the scene, and one young female passenger was trapped inside the vehicle, authorities said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, those same clashes can be transformed into deeper connections with a little effort and understanding.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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When it has been used, the stealth fighter has generally remained far away from frontline clashes, intelligence reports from the British government indicated in early 2023.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The dynamics could embroil the 2026 midterm campaign in legislative and court battles testing Trump's power over the Republican Party, Democrats' ability to mount opposition and the durability of the U.S. system of federalism that balances power between Washington and individual states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Rollins is embroiled in a major feud with CM Punk, who is married to…AJ Lee.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Three police officers were also injured during the melee.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Oak Lawn’s police department also was formed after an unsavory incident, after several drunken Chicago police officers crashed a community dance in 1913 resulting in a melee involving around 75 residents.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Netflix's The Sandman has love stories that are tangled, tragic and anything but ordinary — a stark contrast to the cast's real-life romances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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And like so many New Orleans institutions, its story is tangled up with the history of the city, the music, the literature, and—of course—the drinks.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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