as in brawls
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
a noisy broil broke out at the bar
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as in embroils
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 broils
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 29 Dec. 2025
This Ninja air-fries, roasts, broils, bakes, and dehydrates—all while using about 80 percent less energy than a regular oven.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
As Minnesota's Medicaid program broils in the hot seat over a recent round of federal fraud indictments, Indiana's Medicaid program is gaining national attention as a counter-example for its efforts to crack down on program eligibility and waste.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 29 Dec. 2025
This Ninja air-fries, roasts, broils, bakes, and dehydrates—all while using about 80 percent less energy than a regular oven.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broils
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So popular were the show's brawls that Springer's head of security, Steve Wilkos, became a celebrity unto himself, resulting in his own talk show that's currently in its 19th season.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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After Fatu cost Rhodes the WWE Championship by first attacking McIntyre—then turning his attention to Cody—Rhodes and Fatu have been involved in pull-apart brawls and most recently an excellent face-to-face segment.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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And Eat Street was the scene of a series of clashes, before federal officers and local and state police pulled back and protesters took over the area.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Considered to be one of the earliest TV villains, the reality television alum was known for his lack of personal hygiene, as well as his frequent clashes with fellow housemates.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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The porous volcanic ash, known as picón, traps condensation from morning dew and slowly channels moisture toward the roots.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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To prevent hypothermia, dress in layers of warm clothing, which traps air between layers forming a protective insulation.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Broils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broils. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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