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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
Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Steam vaporizer: This humidifier warms the water in the machine to a boil and releases steam into the air.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
New Atlas, 29 May 2025
They have been advised to buy bottled water or boil their tap water for at least a minute; this includes tap water used for dishwashing, cooking, or teeth brushing.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Noun
In a large soup pot, bring the water and salt to a rolling boil.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Steam vaporizer: This humidifier warms the water in the machine to a boil and releases steam into the air.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Verb
Traditional geothermal relies on heat to boil water to produce steam that spins a turbine, thus producing electricity.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
They have been advised to buy bottled water or boil their tap water for at least a minute; this includes tap water used for dishwashing, cooking, or teeth brushing.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil
Noun
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There have been reports of burns, blisters, and lesions in people who used red light devices for longer than 30 minutes, fell asleep while using a device, or used a device that was broken.4 Protect your eyes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 June 2025
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The tennis star, 27, shared an Instagram Stories post of a cluster of open blisters on her knuckles on Thursday, May 29.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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This traditional preparation, symbolic of samurai culture, features two seabreams steamed and served facing each other, often gracing weddings and celebratory occasions.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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It can be used as a sauce for grain bowls featuring brown rice, spelt, oats, or barley; over legumes such as chickpeas, peas, and beans; and on roasted or steamed vegetables such as fennel, sweet potatoes, or squash.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The nose is fruity and aromatic, showcasing stewed and roasted stone fruits, particularly nectarine and dried apricot, fig jam, and lavender potpourri.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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So, how close is Cruz to realizing his full potential? McCutchen, a 17-year veteran who turns 39 in October, stewed on the question.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
29 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,
30 May 2025
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Tilling churns up the top several inches of soil, which displaces soil organisms and breaks up soil aggregates.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2025
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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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Fraser delivers a brimstone sermon worthy of a Baptist preacher at a tent revival, raging at plutocrats who ravage those with less (or nothing at all).—
Hamilton Cain,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Keeping the party raging will require some salesmanship.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Australia's economy grew less than expected in the first quarter this year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said in a statement Wednesday, as growth stalled amid the simmering global trade tensions.—
Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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In the final dish, the cherries are sweet and juicy, having been simmered in a citrusy sauce with hints of vanilla and a splash of bourbon that brings out the sweetness in the fruit.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Their most popular is Dirty Barn Shoes – chocolate ice cream with fudge swirl and crushed chocolate cookies.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Scientific objectives include gaining an understanding of the Reiner Gamma swirl mini-magnetosphere region and its magnetic and plasma properties. TBD, 2025: Blue Origin New Glenn carrying Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1), a single-launch, lunar cargo lander that remains on the surface.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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“Boil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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