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as in to steam
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 boil
Karl Vick, Time, 22 June 2025
Season with a tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Bultman felt the Predators needed a center with this pick, boiled the debate down to Martin and Boston College’s James Hagens, and, nodding to Pronman’s comment on the buzz around Martin, went with the hard-nosed pivot from the Soo as his prediction.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Iran Standard Time on Sunday, the conflict between America and Iran had remained on a low boil for a solid 45 years, flaring into actual military encounters only on the territory of others, notably Iraq.
—Karl Vick, Time, 22 June 2025
Season with a tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Verb
With the ability to boil water in just a few minutes, this kettle isn’t just about tea.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Bultman felt the Predators needed a center with this pick, boiled the debate down to Martin and Boston College’s James Hagens, and, nodding to Pronman’s comment on the buzz around Martin, went with the hard-nosed pivot from the Soo as his prediction.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil
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Some key features include: high arches, supportive heel cups for improved balance, gel insoles that contour to each unique foot shape, and cushiony posts that don’t create blisters between the toes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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One reviewer with the latter confirmed that even after miles of walking, the shoes don’t rub or cause any blisters.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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They’re laid flat on racks, then steamed in the oven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Acorn squash can be baked, roasted, or steamed for a tasty side dish.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Coming back to your earlier question, the creative direction is all those ingredients stewing together.—
Rob LeDonne,
Vogue,
3 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Instead of stewing over the remark, reframe it as an opportunity for self-improvement, Ho advises.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Monitor Retention And Churn Rates Client retention and churn rates are the only valid measures in my experience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Weather led to a scrub of the Aug. 3 attempt, but SpaceX was able to launch despite Tropical Storm Debby churning off Florida’s southwest coast.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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Folliculitis refers to the bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle that can lead to redness or pustules centered around the hair follicle.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Later in the growing season, rust pustules on the underside of the leaf can be orange and black.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Verb
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In the end, the Houston criminal defense lawyer wrote in a moving post on social media, only the raging waters of the Guadalupe River could separate them.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Among them is Matthew Crowder, who rushed into the raging waters to rescue a sleeping family before dawn on July 4. Crowder, a manager at Texas Paintball, said he was headed to work around 3 a.m.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Add the frozen vegetables, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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But don’t let these deals simmer in your cart too long — popular products could sell out fast.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Gently swirl in toppings with a thin metal spatula or table knife.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Uncertainty has swirled at the lab since March, when the Trump administration’s plans to cut the EPA’s Office of Research and Development were first reported by the New York Times.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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“Boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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