as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
a noisy broil broke out at the bar
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as in to trap
to place in conflict or difficulties
instead of broiling themselves in internal strife, they should band together against the common enemy
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Recent Examples of broil
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
This microwave-safe pot works in all four modes (microwave, convection, air fryer, and broil).
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
Strips are seared, chops are grilled, and filets are broiled.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
For extra crispiness, broil for the last minute or two.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
This microwave-safe pot works in all four modes (microwave, convection, air fryer, and broil).
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Kick it up to broil for a few minutes and dinner is done.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
Strips are seared, chops are grilled, and filets are broiled.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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Authorities attempted to limit the violence on the Seaside Heights boardwalk over the holiday weekend by imposing a 10 p.m. curfew on unaccompanied minors, but the brawls continued anyway, WABC reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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No one could agree on whether the brawl of as many as nine young men was limited to fists or if its participants were also kicking and stomping.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Fearful Lina scours her village for clay pots, holding treasures but trapping ghosts.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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The clash between Villaraigosa’s environmentalist credentials and oil-industry ties surfaced in the governor’s race after Valero announced in late April that its Bay Area refinery would close next year, not long after Phillips 66 said its Wilmington refinery would close in 2025.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Trump tests legal strategies as judges block his policies As the clash becomes a defining moment in the president's second term, conservative activists are pushing Congress to rein in federal judges and pressing Trump to intensify his fight with the courts.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Taxpayers who are embroiled in disputes with the IRS are no different.—
Guinevere Moore,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Following the Royal Rumble, McIntyre became embroiled in the #1 Contender's picture for the World Heavyweight Championship on Raw.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Combine this with the melee weapon and shield rune upgrades, and players have several strategies to survive the demon horde onslaught.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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If the referee had any lingering doubts about the decision, Motta swiftly removed them by grabbing the back of Busquets’ neck in the ensuing melee.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, nearly every link in the international supply chain is now tangled in tariffs, prompting swift retaliatory measures from Canada and China.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The nylon bristles are angled to ensure that strands migrate to the side of the cleaner head rather than getting wrapped around or tangled in the brush bar.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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