Synonyms

boil away

British

verb

(adverb) to cause (liquid) to evaporate completely by boiling or (of liquid) to evaporate completely

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Example Sentences

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While we are talking, the broth starts to bubble, then boil away.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2022

Even that improbable worst-case scenario it would take “weeks to months” for the 2,000 fuel assembly pieces in the Chernobyl deep water pool to boil away, added von Hippel.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2022

Wrote Kim: “I have found that you have to keep an eye on things to make sure the water does not boil away but the technique has been foolproof for me.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2016

If the lid doesn't fit tightly, water may boil away.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2014

Mr. Chris said he had to boil away forty gallons of sap to make one little gallon of syrup.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

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