as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
even in the wee hours of the morning, his mind is aboil with new ideas
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aboil
Adjective
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But given her busy schedule, Burke said, it’s been a hard date to nail down.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
4 June 2025 -
In the summer, people here are too busy enjoying themselves—drinking on patios, reading languorous books, stretching weekends in Crystal Beach or Sherkston out over three, four, five days—to do much of any importance.—
Aidan Ryan
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Those early investments in community development and youth engagement laid the foundation for what is now a thriving professional ecosystem.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Josh Kraft will deliver a more livable and thriving city for all Bostonians.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this week, the Duchess of Sussex posted a photo of a table covered in bowls of vibrant berries, lemons and measuring cups.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The vibrant nightlife scene was rounded out each day of runway shows and networking opportunities, with Miami’s legendary party culture infusing the Swim Week energy.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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In lieu of bunking in the 4,000-square-foot Lord House, built in 1962 just off of Mulholland Drive, rent it out by the hour and host a lively pool party.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Thus began a lively rivalry with Lee, who quickly learned Clemens possesses a killer serve.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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While expanding its enrollment, adding new programs and building new centers, students have complained of crowded housing and dining areas, parking shortages and some offerings that are stretched thin, such as services for immigrant students.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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In crowded markets, differentiation often comes from the interface, not the engine.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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For New York to come off such a stirring victory and then lose two straight home games to start the conference finals was shocking.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 May 2025
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While Ronning was aboard the Bluefish at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Reagan delivered a stirring speech directed at people living under communism.—
Jade Tran,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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There are around 30 retailers participating in the program, with some in populous areas like Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Loveland, as well as smaller towns like Mancos and Hotchkiss.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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In Davis, Yolo County’s most populous city, the sky will be dark for most of the night.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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“Aboil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboil. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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