BROILS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

broils 1 of 2

noun

plural of broil

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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broils

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verb

present tense third-person singular of broil

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

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

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Such brawls can ignite without warning, and are among the reasons humans are forbidden by county law to get within 50 feet of the horses.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Kennywood, a nearly 130-year-old amusement park outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is tightening its summer chaperon policy as parks around the country experience violent brawls and unruly teen crowds heading into the heart of the season.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026