BOIL DOWN Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Getting ahead in your career often boils down to one thing: your reputation. —

Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024 While a certifiably cool mainstream act like Chris Stapleton or Lainey Wilson could have enough support from both factions to beat them all, this year’s country fields could still boil down to a fascinating Battle of the Carpetbaggers. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024 According to Rankin, a big part of the challenge boils down to still-developing brain function in teenagers. —

Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024 Every breakthrough eventually boils down to brilliant people working on fiendishly tricky problems. —

Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for boil down

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