as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the discussion of the problem can be boiled down to a couple of critical points
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Recent Examples of boil down
Part of this issue boils down to measurement, and the other part is tied to change management.
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Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Its responses about the specifics of a unified system generally boiled down to maybe yes, maybe no.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
But in the final analysis, the crux of the movie’s Gen Z–versus–boomer schism may boil down to its major third-act reveal.
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Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
App selection is limited, really boiling down to Disney+ and YouTube, though an HDMI input mitigates that somewhat.
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Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for boil down
Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Its responses about the specifics of a unified system generally boiled down to maybe yes, maybe no.
—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
But in the final analysis, the crux of the movie’s Gen Z–versus–boomer schism may boil down to its major third-act reveal.
—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
App selection is limited, really boiling down to Disney+ and YouTube, though an HDMI input mitigates that somewhat.
—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for boil down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil down
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Large language models can summarize sentiment, identify recurring themes and use guest feedback to shape recommendations.
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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During a recent industry webcast alongside leaders from Cisco, Intel, and Nutanix, Debo Dutta, Chief AI Officer at Nutanix, outlined a strategic blueprint to help executives navigate this transition.
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“Boil down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20down. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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