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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Major airports are large, busy, and often behind schedule.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025 -
Mammoth Bar - This seemed to be the busiest place during the day due to its convenient location right next to Mammoth’s 1st tee and 18th green.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The food industry has a lot riding on, and even more to gain from, adopting practices that help stabilize the climate and support thriving ecosystems.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Whatever happens, Chicago needs a thriving and affordable ride-share sector — ride-share is part of our transit ecosystem.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Previous posts online show stunning Trader Joe’s plumeria flowers ranging from vibrant butter yellow to a striking sunset gradient.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Explore vibrant art displays in Saugatuck The diverse local art scene includes galleries, exhibits, studios and public art installations.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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In February, a lively and well-attended protest march took over the streets of downtown McAllen; a news site compared it to a celebration after a high-school-football victory.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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The music was lively, and the people were friendly.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Also in central Gaza on Sunday, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a crowded junction, according to Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex central Gaza City.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Tall ships graced New York Harbor, while a stirring ceremony got underway at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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But the trial also put a spotlight on something far more stirring and hopeful: the unalloyed courage of women speaking their truth out loud.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, legislation pending in the New York City Council would trim the problem here in America’s most populous city.—
Dr. Philip J. Landrigan,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, this year’s reader-favorite city hotels in India are split between the country’s two most populous cities, Delhi and Mumbai.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Aboil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aboil. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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