as in summarizing
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the discussion of the problem can be boiled down to a couple of critical points
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Recent Examples of boiling down
App selection is limited, really boiling down to Disney+ and YouTube, though an HDMI input mitigates that somewhat.
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Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
The Nuggets can’t grab critical rebounds in battles that are routinely boiling down to Nikola Jokic versus three or four Wolves.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
Lightning Bolt have less interest in construction or expansion, instead boiling down their already heavy sound into a dense, nutrient-rich slurry.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
Drinks In the drinks department, blueberries are excellent for freezing into ice cubes, infusing into water or tea, or boiling down into a simple syrup, says Hall.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Paul fears art imitating life by also boiling down to breadline survival strategies.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
The Nuggets can’t grab critical rebounds in battles that are routinely boiling down to Nikola Jokic versus three or four Wolves.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
Lightning Bolt have less interest in construction or expansion, instead boiling down their already heavy sound into a dense, nutrient-rich slurry.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
Drinks In the drinks department, blueberries are excellent for freezing into ice cubes, infusing into water or tea, or boiling down into a simple syrup, says Hall.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Paul fears art imitating life by also boiling down to breadline survival strategies.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiling down
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
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These tools may be useful for summarizing investment reports, organizing committee materials, comparing fees, drafting meeting notes or reviewing vendor materials.
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Then, summing up what seemed to be the vibe of the patio.
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No title cards summing up Moulin’s noble deeds greet us at the end; there is no misty coda.
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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While outlining his five-year military goals at February’s Workers’ Party congress, Kim also called for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of underwater launches.
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