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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
Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Sauces and soups need to be brought to a rolling boil.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Up to half of the milk products used had been boiled, which would have pasteurized the milk.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This oven-safe piece of cookware can be used to sauté, braise, sear, steam, fry, boil, bake, and more.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Sauces and soups need to be brought to a rolling boil.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
As the alcohol boils off, add simmering water, followed by vegetable stock.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Up to half of the milk products used had been boiled, which would have pasteurized the milk.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil
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The right pair of socks will keep your feet comfortable and dry for a full day of hiking while helping to prevent blisters and hotspots.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reviewers swear by this pair (and Darn Tough, in general) for wool socks that prevent blisters and keep toes warm and dry.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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Combining over 15 advanced cooking functions—from slow cooking, steaming, and chopping to kneading, frying, and sous-vide cooking—this device simplifies meal preparation without compromising quality.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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This one is small enough to pack in a suitcase, and for steaming a few of his cotton shirts at a time.Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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As the amendment exposed, Republicans stewed over the changes, but, other than a sarcastic shot across the bow, their minority status gave them little power to respond.Christopher Cooper / Made by History, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sharp acidity and swift tannin draw are led by notes of dark cherry, brambled berries, stewed holiday plum, and tart currant, all infused with the richness of French oak.Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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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, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The rumor mill has churned nonstop throughout the Eras Tour, and Swift’s final show is no exception.Angela Yang, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Folliculitis can, in turn, lead to red pimples and pustules—sort of like scalp acne.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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Larger pimples that contain pus are called pustules.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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The Franklin Fire started raging through the coastal California town on Monday, growing to nearly 4,000 acres by Wednesday afternoon.Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Her son left the family home in Hasaka in northern Syria in 2013 during one of the many escalations of the war which had at that point been raging for more than two years.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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The feeling that simmering rivalries and differences were being held together with little more than the fear of state violence was palpable.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The LoC has been an area of simmering tension and fighting, and the border along the glacier has never been clearly defined.New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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Speculation has swirled since the beginning of this year that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) could mount a bid for Cornyn’s seat, which could make for a contentious primary battle between the state’s MAGA wing and old guard.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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Rumors are swirling about whether Trump will call a recess for the Senate and appoint his own Cabinet as his picks become more controversial.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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