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
Andrew Watman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Not when this appliance has eight functions in total, including convection bake, convection broil, warm, toast, and grill.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Add fillings to potato halves and broil: Increase oven temperature to broil.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
With many settings from air fry, broil, toast and reheat, the iQ Mini Oven is an ergonomic and aesthetic appliance that could easily become your go-to in the kitchen.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Not when this appliance has eight functions in total, including convection bake, convection broil, warm, toast, and grill.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
The countertop oven features a powerful six-in-one system to air fry, reheat, roast, bake, toast, and broil in one compact appliance.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Add fillings to potato halves and broil: Increase oven temperature to broil.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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Authorities believe Davis orchestrated the hit with others in the car following a brawl at the MGM Grand casino.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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For one thing, Born Again gets Cox in the suit ASAP and cuts to the chase almost as fast with an assassin’s fatal hand and a cop-bar brawl that truly shoots out the lights.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Replace pet bowls as needed: Scratches or cracks in bowls can trap bacteria and be impossible to clean, whether in the dishwasher or by hand.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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The fourth person was reportedly trapped in one of the vehicles and had to be cut out.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chicago Fire April 19: Columbus Crew May 10: Minnesota United May 14: San Jose Earthquakes May 24: Philadelphia Union The good news for out-of-Miami Messi fans is that – so far – there are no direct schedule clashes between the Argentina national team schedule and the Herons’ itinerary.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The sun’s clash with Jupiter encourages you to accept a promising career opportunity!—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Much has been made of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud of 2024, and Xzibit has chimed in with some thoughts on the historic battle, as well as what’s fair when embroiled in a rap beef.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since then, though, he has been embroiled in some strange controversies, such as a bizarre performance pretending to be a Jamaican man on Saturday Night Live.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Most of the group was subsequently deported, but the livestreamed melee generated views.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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That record was set during another matchup between Canada and the U.S. — Matthew and Brady’s father, Keith Tkachuk, and Bill Guerin, now Team USA’s general manager, were among those involved in the melee for Team USA.—
Lauren Merola,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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The revelations further tangle the sequence of events leading to the death of the 26-year-old Lopez.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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