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boiled

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verb

past tense of boil
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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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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
Adjective
  • Pommery blends these wines to be enjoyed with food—this one would be amazing with something as fine as lobster in cream sauce or as casual as fried chicken.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • However, how much room there is for fried chicken in the Arizona market remains to be seen.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The pristine white churned into brown porridge beneath my feet.
    Andriy Sodomora (Tr. Sabrina Jaszi & Roman Ivashkiv), The Dial, 12 Dec. 2024
  • As the rumor mill churned faster, Dunne posted a video on her TikTok appearing to take delight in the scrutiny around the social media influencer.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
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
Adjective
  • In the midst of the chaos, Heavenly suffers a nip-slip, adding an unexpected layer of awkwardness to the already heated exchange.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The two got in each other’s faces in a heated exchange that included Mims being held back by inactive teammate Orlando Brown Jr. and others.
    Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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