BROILS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of broil

as in brawls

a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people a noisy broil broke out at the bar

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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

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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

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Violent chaos erupted in Brooklyn as anti-Israel protesters swarmed a synagogue this week, blocking access to a real estate event and sparking physical brawls with Jewish supporters.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
That kicked off 240-character brawls with other scientists who insisted that flu posed a greater risk than COVID-19.

— Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 13 May 2026