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 final whistle blew, several brawls broke out between players, and even coaches appeared to get involved.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • The Balboa Peninsula, which Stapleton represents on the council, has historically been an infamous hot spot for public drinking, disruptive parties and brawls throughout the summer and especially during the Fourth of July.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 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
  • Sudden closures and delays in wages and severance pay have also prompted street protests and clashes with authorities, with the minimum wage still a persistent flashpoint.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • On that note, when Venus in Virgo clashes with Mars in Gemini, desire and judgment can start working against each other.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Dropping the voltage just below copper’s reaction threshold transforms the electrode into a metal magnet that selectively traps copper on its surface while letting background salts flow through.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • New data reveals work stress traps individuals in a negative feedback loop, severely impacting sleep and overall performance.
    Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Broils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broils. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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