broiled 1 of 2

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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broiled

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adjective

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Recent Examples of broiled
Verb
The restaurant also offers burgers, fried chicken or fish sandwiches, a broiled chicken sandwich and salads. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024 Recipes and Wine Pairings for the 2023 Holiday Issue 2020 Egret Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley: This Chardonnay offers enough body to stand next to richer meat dishes, while giving a bright citrusy note that pairs great with broiled oysters. Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 9 Nov. 2023
Adjective
The bread is broiled, slathered in a homemade fondue-like beer cheese sauce, then broiled once more to create a toast that’s crunchy on the bottom and lusciously-creamy on top. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025 They're built and broiled in one skillet, and are ready to eat in just 25 minutes. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broiled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broiled
Verb
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
  • There’s an uncomfortable portrait of masculinity trapped inside Roofman, but the movie is a little too enamored of its main character to let it out.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Office furniture and bags of tea were strewn along the Swannanoa River and left tangled in trees.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Opponents of the Houston South Project, who have been tangled up in a legal battle with the United States Forest Service since 2020, say this ruling is a meaningful step in the right direction.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Once hoped to revitalize the city center, the Union 93 development has sat stalled and partially built for over three years, embroiled in legal disputes over $20 million in unpaid construction work.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The two 45-year bandmates have been embroiled in on-again/off-again legal and personal turmoil for many years, feuding and sometimes suing each other of corporate and musical differences.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • LaSyl Natural Cooking Oil Solidifier While fried foods are one of the world’s finest creations, making them at home is really a chore.
    Lauren Silbert, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The whole house smells of fried cheese, or something wonderful has been cooked around here.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Think kale, roasted squash, and cabbage—hearty, cold-weather vegetables that shine when tossed with sharp vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, or a little salty cheese.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The social heart is Marcus Restaurant + Terrace by chef Marcus Samuelsson, where solarium-style windows and a leafy terrace create an airy urban backdrop for dishes like fresh pasta with lobster and chili or roasted eggplant with togarashi, sweet-and-sour sauce, and Québec maple syrup.
    Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Broiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broiled. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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