Thesaurus results for PARBOILED

parboiled

verb

Definition of parboiled next

past tense of parboil

as in boiled

to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam parboil a lobster

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Recent Examples of parboiled It can be used on any vegetable that can be parboiled. —

CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025

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boiled

Verb

Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, or boiled and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors, including cinnamon, butter, and olive oil.

— Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.

— Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026