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
  • Ever since the Spaniard announced that a wrist injury would sideline him through the end of the clay-court season, and then through Wimbledon, the sport’s ever-simmering terror around them has threatened to boil over.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • That simmering frustration has now collided with Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general after serving in the role on an acting basis.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 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
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  • The water plant in Castleton-on-Hudson sustained damage during the flooding, leading to an advisory for local residents to boil their water and reduce water usage, officials said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • While many proponents of any AI innovation often lead with some metric on efficiency, such as time and cost saved, Kamimura was not quick to boil all their hard work to a mere number.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of boil
Verb
  • Even if eggs are boiled or poached, pairing them with healthy fats like avocado or nuts can provide the fat needed to support vitamin D absorption.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
  • However, that plan seems to have hit a snag, as days before the Codex Micro appeared, Apple sued OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets to build its hardware and of poaching ex-Apple staff for confidential product details.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of poach
Verb
  • Its shot-of-steam, spray, vertical-steaming and self-cleaning features were also tested.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • Manila clams are woven into Italian cuisine, tossed in pasta or served steamed.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of steam
Verb
  • Idda takes an epic approach to unearthing the packed layers of a stewing friendship.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • Roasting, stewing, baking—those are all great ways to make okra.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of stew
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“Reboil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reboil. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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