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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
This model has 10 preset functions, including bake, broil, pizza, cookies, and reheat.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2025
Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
In the broiling heat of downtown Tampa, a group of elementary school children wander into their wonderland.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Toast Marshmallows Place mini marshmallows on a greased baking sheet broil for 2 minutes or toast with a kitchen torch until golden brown and puffed.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
This model has 10 preset functions, including bake, broil, pizza, cookies, and reheat.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2025
Verb
Put the peppers on the center rack of an oven set to broil.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
In the broiling heat of downtown Tampa, a group of elementary school children wander into their wonderland.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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Chelsea's 3-0 FIFA Club World Cup victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, with President Donald Trump in attendance, was marred by a postgame brawl.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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In 2004, the two sides engaged in an ugly brawl with just under six minutes to play.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Some of them talked about their despondency, their sense of being trapped in the relentless cycle of the tour, in which meaning can be hard to come by; even the best have to grow accustomed to disappointment.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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President Donald Trump broke his silence one day after reports of a clash between U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino about the release of a memo regarding Jeffrey Epstein, which prompted conservatives on social media to call for the president to fire her.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Steve Garcia When the betting odds were first published for the Calvin Kattar vs. Steve Garcia featherweight clash, Garcia was listed as a -140 betting favorite over the +115 Kattar.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Tina Knowles may have unintentionally sparked a firestorm online after a recent social media post was interpreted by some fans as subtle shade aimed at Nicki Minaj, who’s currently embroiled in a public tirade targeting son-in-law JAY-Z and, by extension, Beyoncé.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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The governor has since been embroiled in public feuds on social media with the Trump administration regarding numerous policies.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Fox said Ogletree, 36, was protecting others who were involved in the melee.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Another teen girl was stabbed, her lung punctured, during the melee.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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They get tangled up in trees and power lines; one image from the front shows a street crisscrossed by what looks like a giant spiderweb.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Storage dividers will help keep your items separate and prevent them from tangling or rubbing together.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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