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
Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
The dish—tricked out with lots of butter, herbs, and perfectly broiled with breadcrumbs atop for the perfect crunch—was so decadent and rich that Alciatore named it after the wealthiest man of the time: John D. Rockefeller.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Turn off heat, sprinkle the cheese over the top, and broil until melted and browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
All cuts, minus the Chicken Fried Steak (another Regional specialty), are broiled over a charcoal fire.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
The dish—tricked out with lots of butter, herbs, and perfectly broiled with breadcrumbs atop for the perfect crunch—was so decadent and rich that Alciatore named it after the wealthiest man of the time: John D. Rockefeller.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
Noun
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What To Know The snippet of the brawl seen online does not show how the fight began.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The brawl kicked off between the teams during a tense second quarter on Sunday, March 30.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a Facebook post, the National Institute for Emergency Medicine in Thailand said around 320 workers were on the site at the time of the collapse and 20 are trapped in the lift shafts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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These are some signs that you’re trapped in a cycle of too much hustle and stress.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Since then, while tallies have fluctuated, the average has been around 180 clashes per day, an increase of about 30%.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the public clash between Musk and Navarro as an example of the administration's transparency.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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South Korean A-list actor Kim Soo-hyun has been embroiled in controversy over his past relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron, who died in an apparent suicide in February.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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For the past year and a half, the family has been embroiled in a legal battle with Aledo ISD.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite being the core emphasis, melee attacks are somehow more restrictive this time around, as the Doom Slayer is saddled with a gauntlet that does make punches more effective, but has a limited amount of charges.—
Kazuma Hashimoto,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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Combat is fun enough – melee combat is rough but serviceable, and the gunplay is decent – and the world is filled with things to do, places to go, and people to meet (and ultimately kill).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But when he gets tangled up in a high-stakes money laundering scandal, his family’s entire legacy is at risk.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some 30 feet ahead, a dark silhouette materialized between the vines and tangled undergrowth.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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