boiling
Americanadjective
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having reached the boiling point; steaming or bubbling up under the action of heat.
boiling water.
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fiercely churning or swirling.
the boiling seas.
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(of anger, rage, etc.) intense; fierce; heated.
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Etymology
Origin of boiling
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; boil 1 + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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“It does feel like the pot is continuing to boil and slowly boiling over,” said Flood.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
"When I actually saw the video and saw how quickly the entire solution was boiling, that was really remarkable," Han recalls.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Our critic said the show finds Ms. Worsley “once again boiling the past down to its essence, without belaboring the ironies.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
"My heart is full of courage, my red blood is boiling; my brothers stand with me, this time we will rise," Shah said in his song, over a video of him campaigning for election.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
The smoke continued to spread, the creaking growing louder and louder until finally the entire roof launched into the air, like a lid exploding off a pot of boiling water.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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