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as in steamed
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
the passengers were boiling when they found out the flight was delayed yet again
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Recent Examples of boiled
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
These petite potatoes are boiled, then stir fried, tossed with a salty-sweet sauce and finished with sesame seeds, green onions and pepper flakes.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The afternoon sun licked the windscreen of the car, and the heat boiled my skin.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
There have been rare instances of people getting sickened when using tap water — as opposed to distilled or boiled, then cooled, water — for Neti pots and other nasal rinses, the CDC says.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Lunch and dinner begin with snacky starters like chili-garlic peanuts boiled in Old Bay.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
It can be prevented by handwashing, cleaning and peeling fruits and vegetables, and only drinking bottled water or drinks or water boiled for at least one minute in countries where the supply may be unsafe.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Doing laundry has come a long way since people beat clothes on a rock or boiled them in a big cast-iron tub over a wood fire.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes didn’t significantly impact the risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
It is served baked, fried, grilled, roasted, slow-cooked, or boiled, either alone, with seasonings, or as soups, stews, chilis, casseroles, and tacos.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
These petite potatoes are boiled, then stir fried, tossed with a salty-sweet sauce and finished with sesame seeds, green onions and pepper flakes.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The afternoon sun licked the windscreen of the car, and the heat boiled my skin.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
There have been rare instances of people getting sickened when using tap water — as opposed to distilled or boiled, then cooled, water — for Neti pots and other nasal rinses, the CDC says.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Lunch and dinner begin with snacky starters like chili-garlic peanuts boiled in Old Bay.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
It can be prevented by handwashing, cleaning and peeling fruits and vegetables, and only drinking bottled water or drinks or water boiled for at least one minute in countries where the supply may be unsafe.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Doing laundry has come a long way since people beat clothes on a rock or boiled them in a big cast-iron tub over a wood fire.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes didn’t significantly impact the risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled
Verb
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In the spring, the leaves are harvested, steamed, de-stemmed and de-veined and then stone ground into a fine powder.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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And last Friday, US and British warships steamed through the Taiwan Strait.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two meats were stewed, roasted, grilled and breaded.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Noah Hawley stewed on an Alien spinoff years before FX even secured the rights.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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It can be blended into smoothies, swirled into oatmeal or yogurt, or used as a base for savory or sweet dips and sauces.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lisa was a cotton-candy vision in her Lever Couture gown that brought the drama with a sweeping train and fabric that swirled around her hips and shoulders.—
Emily St. Martin,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bring it all together: Transfer the fried chicken to the prepared baking sheet and top with the sauce, about ¼ cup of sauce per cutlet (reserve any extra sauce for serving), mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Besides fried chicken, what menu items are at Popeyes? Aside from fried chicken, the menu items at Popeyes include popcorn shrimp and shrimp tenders, Cajun rice, Cajun fries, homestyle mac & cheese, and mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Old Hickory’s burgoo is an outstanding version of the classic Kentucky barbecue accompaniment, featuring mutton, pork, chicken, and vegetables slow-simmered into a smooth, tangy, and very satisfying stew.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Ryder Cup payment debate that simmered for years finally boiled over last season with the PGA of America's decision to approve payments for Team USA players.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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McMillan caught the pass between defenders and churned up the field.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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The frigid water of the bay churned 220 feet below him.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Hollywood icon stormed the Dancing With the Stars ballroom during the season 34 premiere with a flashy tango alongside partner Jenna Johnson.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the rehearsal the day before, Ethan stormed out after claiming Zac and Lydia were moving too quickly in their relationship and speculating that Zac might be gay.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many also seethed over the fact that some of these same teams had memorialized George Floyd, the Black man murdered on video by Derek Chauvin, then a Minneapolis police officer, in 2020, whose death set off a nationwide wave of street demonstrations.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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