as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the discussion of the problem can be boiled down to a couple of critical points
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Recent Examples of boil down
Much of the bilateral maneuvering boils down to timing.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the day's success boiled down to one thing — attendance.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
The answer boils down to how the spinning dead star dragged space and time in its wake.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
As is standard with project management software, Wrike’s automations boil down to ‘if this, then that’ statements that run automatically.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the day's success boiled down to one thing — attendance.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
The answer boils down to how the spinning dead star dragged space and time in its wake.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
As is standard with project management software, Wrike’s automations boil down to ‘if this, then that’ statements that run automatically.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for boil down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil down
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The state requires cities to submit an annual report summarizing progress on implementing the city’s general plan and reports on housing production, stated a report from Planning Manager Chris Dominguez.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some schools also use an Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP) — a nursing document that outlines how your child’s allergy will be managed throughout the school day.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the high southeastern sky, look for a backward question mark that outlines the head and chest of the constellation Leo the Lion.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Boil down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20down. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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