broils 1 of 2

plural of broil

broils

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of broil
as in embroils
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 broils
Noun
As Minnesota's Medicaid program broils in the hot seat over a recent round of federal fraud indictments, Indiana's Medicaid program is gaining national attention as a counter-example for its efforts to crack down on program eligibility and waste. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 29 Dec. 2025 This Ninja air-fries, roasts, broils, bakes, and dehydrates—all while using about 80 percent less energy than a regular oven. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broils
Noun
  • After the recent brawls, both teams released statements stressing the importance of a safe ballpark environment.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Lex and Tesehki are stars of Zeus Network's Baddies reality show where brawls are commonplace.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The following story embroils everyone involved in a complicated game of currying favor in their world of an elite country club.
    Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Southern Transitional Council dissolved itself in January after weeks of clashes with government forces across southern Yemen.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The affordability message at the first-ever Republican midterm convention clashes with what voters are experiencing at supermarkets and gas stations.
    Editorial Board, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When a rockslide traps them on a narrow plank 4,000 feet up, Jax must face her fears to survive.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But the heat dome, an area of high pressure that traps warm air beneath it, isn’t just sending temperatures soaring.
    Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • So here's the part where DC's comic book logic tangles itself into knots.
    Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But consent decrees are legally and politically complicated, and the treatment of migrant children further tangles the situation.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

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“Broils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broils. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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