boiled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of boilednext
as in fried

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boiled

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verb

past tense of boil
1
as in steamed
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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2
as in stewed
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam boil the potatoes until they are tender before you try to mash them

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3
as in swirled
to be in a state of violent rolling motion the sea boiled and frothed during the storm

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled
  1. fried
  2. churned
  3. broiled
  4. heated
Adjective
  • The rich savory sweetness of roasted onions teams up with onion soup mix and everybody’s favorite casserole topping—French’s fried onions—to infuse this bird with oniony flavor from the inside out.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Instead, his server brought him a steaming plate of fried zucchini.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of fried
Verb
  • The storm churned east-northeastward toward Cape Canaveral with maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour and is moving off the coast of Florida into the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
  • But by Tuesday evening, the storm churned over the Yucatán Peninsula with maximum wind speeds hovering around 165 mph — which is above the 157 mph threshold for a Category 5 storm.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of churned
Adjective
  • The restaurant also offers burgers, fried chicken or fish sandwiches, a broiled chicken sandwich and salads.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Recipes and Wine Pairings for the 2023 Holiday Issue 2020 Egret Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley: This Chardonnay offers enough body to stand next to richer meat dishes, while giving a bright citrusy note that pairs great with broiled oysters.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 9 Nov. 2023
Definition of broiled
Adjective
  • Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Stay up to date on all election news with our 2024 Election Day Live Blog. Michigan’s Senate race is one of a handful of heated battles for upper chamber seats this year, as Democrats hope to maintain control amid a challenging map.
    The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of heated
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