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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
  • Experts recommend limiting foods high in trans fats, such as fried foods, as much as possible.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Between lighting the menorah and eating all fried goodness, a refreshing cocktail may be a festive way to break up all that oil.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The rumor mill has churned nonstop throughout the Eras Tour, and Swift’s final show is no exception.
    Angela Yang, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Nebraska produced its first 100-yard rusher of the season in Emmett Johnson, who churned for 113 on 16 carries.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 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
  • There are two main types of saunas: traditional heated and infrared.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Guests can enjoy live music, heated igloo rentals, family crafts, a hot chocolate bar, and a gift market at Nathaniel Lord's Carriage House.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Boiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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