BOILED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in fried

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verb

past tense of boil

as in steamed

to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger the passengers were boiling when they found out the flight was delayed yet again

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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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The agitation of the team’s fanbase boiled to the surface this summer. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Super-fresh corn on the cob hardly needs to be cooked, let alone boiled. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Users usually chew it for an effect similar to amphetamines, or it is dried and boiled to create a stimulant tea. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The eggs are first soaked in urine, then boiled in it until their shells harden. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Zucchini noodles can be boiled, roasted, microwaved, or sautéed in a pan with oil and butter. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 Even if eggs are boiled or poached, pairing them with healthy fats like avocado or nuts can provide the fat needed to support vitamin D absorption. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026 In her album, Jenny Sweet portrays them as mothers angry at how humans have warmed their waters, turning them into lobsters in a pot being boiled alive by climate change. — Literary Hub, 21 July 2026 Last year, a bison tragically boiled to death after stumbling into one of Yellowstone's hot springs. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled

Adjective

For fried foods, a squeeze of lemon will provide a similar bright finish, though not malt vinegar’s toasty flavor.

— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of fried

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Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Zucchini With its high water content, zucchini can turn mushy and even fall apart when steamed.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of steamed

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The easygoing Mexican brunch, lunch and dinner spot became a Wesley Heights favorite for its authentic tacos, frozen drinks and stewed pork shoulder pozole rojo served with hominy, shredded cabbage, onions and cilantro over fresh tostadas.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Others are stewed with aromatics and oil to make a riotous take on XO sauce, funky and inky and complex, which gilds the hunks of squash under their corny beurre blanc.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of stewed

Verb

Rumors have swirled about a new album from collaborators who quickly backpedaled on their statements.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Chatter swirled earlier in the week over the rumor that Jay-Z will recommend himself as the headlining performer for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show next year, which also takes place at SoFi Stadium.

— Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of swirled

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The message, though, will have struck a deep chord with United supporters, as a player finally articulated a feeling that has simmered among the fanbase throughout the summer transfer window.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
But problems that have simmered for decades — water quality and cancer rates — have been forced to the forefront of state politics this year.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of simmered

Verb

White froth churned as the slightly more alkaline water cascaded into the gray-blue harbor.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
And in September, Hurricane Marie churned up big waves that damaged oceanfront homes near Los Angeles before veering away from the coast.

— Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

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