How to Use boil in a Sentence
- Keep the temperature low enough so the mixture will not boil.
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Just the sight of her makes my blood boil.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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There's no need to boil the pasta.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Once boiling, turn off the heat.
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
18 Jan. 2026
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Yeah, just boil a little longer.
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Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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Do not let boil, or egg yolks will curdle.
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Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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Or, boil the pasta and toss it with the sauce right on the stove.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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They’re then boiled in high heat till the blood comes out and is removed.
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Maggie Hiufu Wong,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2023
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Others boil in a bag and melt some butter on top.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beets Simmer strained beet juice or boil fresh skinned beets.
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Rita Nader Heikenfeld,
The Enquirer,
7 Apr. 2023
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How to hard boil an egg Let’s start with the basics.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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If not already boiling, bring to a boil.
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Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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My blood was boiling a little bit.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Raise heat to medium-high, and bring just to boiling.
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Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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If using tap water, boil it first.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Gretchen is just as bad as Tamra, two boils on the same hairy ass.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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To save time, boil the eggs and prepare the filling up to two days ahead.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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If cooking ahead, boil and chill the potatoes up to one day ahead of time.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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Shucked oysters should be boiled, broiled or fried for at least three minutes.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to boil in large pot.
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
22 Dec. 2025
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Yet when boiled, the sap turned black and could be used as poison on the tips of darts and spears.
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Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
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They can be made into an omelet, scrambled, boiled, baked, poached, or fried.
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Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2026
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To help break down grease residue, pour near-boiling water down the drain once a week.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dart turned up wearing a banya hat—like a pointy fez that keeps your brain from boiling.
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Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2023
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Add 1 cup water, tortellini and a pinch of salt and bring to boil.
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Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Add 1 cup water, tortellini and a pinch of salt and bring to boil.
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Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Once the water has boiled, add green beans to blanch for about 2 minutes.
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Jan Waddy,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 May 2023
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Add the bitter greens and eggs and boil for 4 minutes, then add the spinach.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that a covered pot boils faster than an uncovered one.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Take your time and make sure to boil and simmer as directed.
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Who doesn’t love a seafood boil?
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Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Add the stock and bring to a boil.
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Ryan Brennan
may 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Serve this side with your next seafood boil.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Raise the heat a bit and bring the sauce to a boil.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Raise the heat to high and bring to a full rolling boil.
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Lucinda Scala Quinn,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Crush the berries with a fork, then bring this to a boil.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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Place the pan on the stove and bring it to a low boil.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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That mixture is brought to a boil.
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Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Cover pot, and bring to a boil.
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Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
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Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
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Roberta Corradin,
Saveur,
22 Jan. 2026
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Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
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Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
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Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bring to a gentle boil, then add the clams.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.
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Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Turn the stove on and bring the water to a boil.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
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Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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To make a lentil dip, boil lentils until soft.
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Merve Ceylan,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a saucepan, bring a cup of water to a boil.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Add the chicken stock and thyme and bring to a boil.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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First, heat water to a rolling boil on your stove.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bring this to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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Skip the stove and hard boil eggs with your air fryer.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bring the liquid to a boil and then turn off the heat.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Add the marinara sauce and broth and bring to a low boil.
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Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
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Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot.
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Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour and strain.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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