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reboil

verb

Definition of reboilnext
as in to simmer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reboil
  1. simmer
  2. parboil
  3. boil
  4. poach
  5. steam
  6. stew
Verb
  • But their respective partners were unaware of the feelings simmering under the surface.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • When Stefanski replaced Rush with undrafted rookie quarterback Jack Strand midway through the third quarter, the fanbase largely simmered.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of simmer
Verb
  • Gnocchi and mushrooms roast without parboiling, then get finished with creamy ricotta and lemon to cut through the richness.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • For a simpler approach to preparing Brussels sprouts, skip parboiling and move straight to roasting.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
Definition of parboil
Verb
  • Add the chicken broth and orzo, and boil for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Workers cut it into smaller pieces, then boil it in water with washing soda to soften and separate the plant fibers.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of boil
Verb
  • Cook salmon skin-side down for crispiness and avoid soft methods like poaching.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • According to Portillo, Ditka’s team had poached one of his managers.
    — John Lanchester, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of poach
Verb
  • In a crockery pot, my father steams cauliflower, stirring it round and round.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Airing garments out, steaming them or spot-treating stains can stretch the time between cycles.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of steam
Verb
  • The easygoing Mexican brunch, lunch and dinner spot became a Wesley Heights favorite for its authentic tacos, frozen drinks and stewed pork shoulder pozole rojo served with hominy, shredded cabbage, onions and cilantro over fresh tostadas.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Others are stewed with aromatics and oil to make a riotous take on XO sauce, funky and inky and complex, which gilds the hunks of squash under their corny beurre blanc.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stew
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“Reboil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reboil. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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