as in trapped
to place in conflict or difficulties
instead of broiling themselves in internal strife, they should band together against the common enemy
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Recent Examples of broiled
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
Recipes and Wine Pairings for the 2023 Holiday Issue
2020 Egret Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley: This Chardonnay offers enough body to stand next to richer meat dishes, while giving a bright citrusy note that pairs great with broiled oysters.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 9 Nov. 2023
Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
On a single sheet pan, shrimp tossed with garlic and lemon are broiled over a bed of roasted potatoes and asparagus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The restaurant also offers burgers, fried chicken or fish sandwiches, a broiled chicken sandwich and salads.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
Recipes and Wine Pairings for the 2023 Holiday Issue
2020 Egret Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley: This Chardonnay offers enough body to stand next to richer meat dishes, while giving a bright citrusy note that pairs great with broiled oysters.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 9 Nov. 2023
Verb
Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
On a single sheet pan, shrimp tossed with garlic and lemon are broiled over a bed of roasted potatoes and asparagus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broiled
Verb
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Once trapped, the ions are reduced to a ground state through lasers, similar to what freezing them at absolute zero achieves.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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At least one person was trapped because of the crash, according to Chester County dispatch.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Unlike the open-country eagles many people picture soaring over cliffs or plains, harpies inhabit dense rainforests where visibility is limited, branches are tangled and maneuverability matters more than endurance.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Videos posted online showed the two planes getting tangled together in midair before four parachutes opened in the sky as the planes plummeted to the ground.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Peru has been embroiled in a long political crisis that has seen eight presidents come and go in nearly a decade of clashes between Parliament and the executive branch, and protests that left 50 demonstrators dead between 2022 and 2023.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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His history with China has not been positive — he is embroiled with allies and enemies, and faces an economy that could derail his leadership.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Come evening, and the amber lighting of the Manor Inn beguiles; settle in with a pint of the local Wainwrights ale and its beef brisket with red wine gravy and roasted root vegetables.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, or boiled and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors, including cinnamon, butter, and olive oil.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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“Broiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broiled. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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