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broiled

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verb

past tense of broil
as in trapped
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 broiled
Verb
The final additions of cheddar, nutmeg, and red pepper round out the dish’s depth of flavor before—as with my mom’s grits cakes—they’re chilled in a casserole dish overnight before being cut into triangular slices and broiled until golden. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 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 Hard feelings broiled under the surface. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026 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 Soup, bananas, yogurt and broiled vegetables are good choices to help reduce vomiting. Don Sweeney april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled. Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broiled
Adjective
  • Foods that are high in fat, fried, greasy, heavily processed, or very rich can sit in the stomach longer and may worsen bloating or nausea while taking a GLP-1 medication.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Anyone trapped by rising flood waters or otherwise in immediate danger from weather conditions should call 911.
    Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Extensive amounts of smoke are being trapped in place by an intense area of high pressure stuck over the West.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Must-order side dishes include authentic, crisp and skinny French fries, redolent of truffle, and giant slices of roasted Brussels sprouts.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The roasted chiles, cleaned or not, can be portioned into zip-top or vacuum seal bags and frozen for up to two years.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Brand New Day isn’t too tangled up in the sticky, intricate web of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but casual viewers could miss some context—here’s what to know before watching.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Again in 2022, when Measure C passed after the first vote got tangled up in court.
    Zack Defazio Farrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Some believe that amending the bill to include Iran, which has been embroiled in a war with the United States since February, could add a stumbling block to the bill’s path forward to a vote in the House of Representatives.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • In his lengthy response, Arnault also addresses the article’s claim that his family is embroiled in bitter succession disputes.
    Devorah Lauter for ARTNews, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

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“Broiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broiled. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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