Thesaurus results for PARBOILED

parboiled

verb

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

The protein on the plate was typically the star — lavished with saucy, seasoned care — while a forgettable side of peas or asparagus was probably a simply steamed or boiled supporting player.

— Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
When fresh tomatoes are boiled, their lycopene content increases.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026