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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
Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 11 June 2025
Peel and quarter Yukon Gold potatoes and bring to a boil in a pot of water, then lower the heat and simmer until tender.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
There, they are boiled with sugar and then made into a red bean paste to use in other recipes for pastries or other desserts.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Add the salt, bring to a boil, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 20–25 minutes.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 11 June 2025
Peel and quarter Yukon Gold potatoes and bring to a boil in a pot of water, then lower the heat and simmer until tender.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Verb
Bring to boil on high heat; partially cover and reduce heat togently boil for about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are just fork tender.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
There, they are boiled with sugar and then made into a red bean paste to use in other recipes for pastries or other desserts.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil
Noun
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Tayma has severe recessive dystrophic EB, one of the most severe forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa, a genetic disorder that causes Tayma's skin to blister and scar.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Cellulitis can cause a painful, red, tender, swollen rash that may blister and scab over.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The situation was on the minds of many who cheered when the Ford steamed from its pier in Norfolk, with tugboats hugging the carrier's hull and sailors lining the sprawling deck in their dress-white uniforms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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History trickled into the bitterness between the two sides and left Roberts still steaming even after the Dodgers’ 8-6 win.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Combs also appeared to stew in silence as a Homeland Security Investigations special agent detailed the surplus of drugs, baby oil, and firearms seized from his Miami home and when clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Dawn Hughes explained why victims remain in abusive relationships.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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Clearly, Drag Race is trying to stew both drama and gameability among the queens with these stray points, but asking them to do so in the open deflates this potential.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Verb
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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,
25 June 2025
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Numerous other boats were damaged that day as the powerful thunderstorm churned up waves and sent boats smashing into each other and the marina, according to KCRA-TV.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Bites from these ants leave a painful sting that produces a red pustule that itches and burns, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Getty Images Some shipowners are opting to steer clear of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to the world’s largest shipping association, reflecting a growing sense of industry unease as the Israel-Iran conflict rages on.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Later on Sunday morning, Trump followed up with an additional statement, urging a de-escalation of the raging conflict and suggesting a possible U.S. intervention in making that happen.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 10 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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Serna simmered at the plate for the first month after last summer’s trade but has cooled considerably since.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
Verb
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These multiband images will help disentangle features like swirling gas and magnetic fields, painting a more dynamic, multidimensional portrait of black hole environments.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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Rumors have swirled that Kansas City Chiefs superstar Travis Kelce lost 25 pounds this offseason.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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