boiled
Americanadjective
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Origin of boiled
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USA Today published a photo earlier this year of a sailor’s mostly empty lunch tray, which included a few chunks of boiled carrot and processed meat of an indeterminate nature.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
In July, their frustrations boiled over in a packed town hall meeting at Shorter’s church.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Set the boiled noodles aside in a clean bowl.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
But dishes evolve, and for years, the salad has been served with boiled potatoes and blanched beans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
They ate mealie porridge, called sadza, with tomato, onion, and chili sauce; boiled pumpkin leaves; and okra with peanut butter.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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