Synonyms of boil down

boil down

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarize
• outline
• sum up
• wrap up
• digest
• abstract
• recapitulate
• encapsulate
• recap
• brief
• consolidate
• cut back
• reprise
• epitomize
• shorten
• synopsize
• condense
• curtail
• shrink
• abridge
• downsize
• simplify
• streamline
• concentrate
• essentialize
• decoct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen
• elongate
• enlarge (on or upon)
• supplement
• expand
• elaborate (on or upon)
• amplify
• protract

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of boil down

Yoga-esque Poses on the Toilet Yoga asana, or the poses, can be boiled down to making shapes with your body. —Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024

At the end of the day, the success of a technology transformation boils down to user experience. —Judith Magyar, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

In fact, the local app boils down your settings into a simple set of house rules kids can check at any time. —PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024

Despite the prevailing myth that weight loss boils down to a simple calories in, calories out formula, a variety of lifestyle factors and their ensuing hormonal responses affect the ways our bodies respond to exercise and food. —Malissa Rodenburg, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024