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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
  • 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
  • Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.
    Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Both helicopter pilots were initially trapped, but one of them was able to push out a window and get both of them out, Bivens disclosed.
    Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Bivens said the two pilots were initially trapped inside the helicopter.
    Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Squeeze the roasted lemon over the chicken and vegetables before serving.
    Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Signature dishes are snack plates which consist of roasted meats and local olive oil.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Vikings rookie cornerback Da'Veawn Armstead had a punch thrown at him by the Ravens' Keyon Martin after the two got tangled up in one-on-one drills.
    Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The two candidates tangled over the future of single-family neighborhoods and Senate Bill 79, which requires that cities approve taller and denser development near certain public transit stops.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are embroiled in conflict.
    Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Google became embroiled in a prior controversy in February 2024 after its Gemini text-to-image tool produced portrayals of racially diverse German WW2 soldiers.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Broiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broiled. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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