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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
For an extra crispy top, turn oven to broil, sprinkle casserole with a little grated Parmesan and broil 5 inches from heat until casserole is bubbling and golden, about 1 minute.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The new jumbo burgers were flame-broiled through an innovation the company had stumbled into by necessity.
—Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Make desserts and casseroles, marinate meats, or broil fish in this handy baking dish.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
For an extra crispy top, turn oven to broil, sprinkle casserole with a little grated Parmesan and broil 5 inches from heat until casserole is bubbling and golden, about 1 minute.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
The tail is not yet cooked—though the hell-fire in which the whole book is broiled might not unreasonably have cooked it all ere this.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The new jumbo burgers were flame-broiled through an innovation the company had stumbled into by necessity.
—Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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May 26 Juniper O’Reilly and Mo Elmthorn are best friends, roommates, and farmers who share an idyllic cottage life filled with livestock, tavern visits, and the occasional brawl.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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According to the sheriff's office, six people have been arrested in connection with the brawl.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Videos shared online showed guests and employees rushing to help those trapped beneath the fallen structure, with several people lifting sections of the metal frame before first responders arrived.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Lucy was trapped under the boat and died the next day in the hospital.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Local media reported the clashes erupted because of frustrations over the delays in the migrants' returning home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Verb
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That spotlight intensified again recently when the Giants became embroiled in a debate surrounding Pride Night, player expression and Major League Baseball policy.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Gulf sovereign wealth funds ramped up dealmaking in the past three months, despite the region being embroiled in the Iran war and oil revenues being hit by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Next weekend is shaping up to be a multi-front melee for the box office gold.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Its rear zipper pocket is a great way to keep charging cords from tangling around other items.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The two top packs flew off, and the third tangled in the cinch rope and wound around Tootsie’s leg.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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