BROILED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of broiled

as in grilled

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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

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The baseball-size crabcake arrives at your table, its jumbo lumps glistening and broiled to a gentle golden brown. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for broiled

Adjective

And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

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Even more horrifying than death was the thought of lying there, trapped beneath the rubble, listening to my two-year-old son desperately crying for help.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
The two workers who had been trapped, along with the crane operator who managed to jump out as the crane was tipping over, were all transported to a nearby trauma center with minor injuries, Hevia said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of trapped

Adjective

This blind taste taste kit will guide them through distinguishing different bodies and flavors in five mystery single-origin roasted coffees.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
From various chicken recipes to elevating mac and cheese or roasted vegetables, bread crumbs are an essential pantry staple.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of roasted

Verb

Trump is moving to strip California’s emissions authority, end tax credits and erase electric vehicle sales mandates, reshaping the national market while leaving the state’s clean-car future tangled in Washington-level uncertainty.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Reese was tangled up in the paint with the Fire's Carla Leite as Dream guard Rhyne Howard made a 3-pointer from the right corner during the fourth quarter.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tangled

Verb

Strada is part of a group of family members of 9/11 victims embroiled in a long-running lawsuit against the Saudis.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Standing steps away from him was former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, who helped unify New Yorkers after the attacks before becoming embroiled in controversy years later.

— Jeremy Redmon, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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