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.
adverb
adjective
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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
Dame Hilary spoke of her own "boiling detestation" for Lady Thatcher, but said she was "a fantastic character" and "the very stuff of drama".
From BBC • May 8, 2026
It’s almost like we’re seeing interpersonal deliberations that usually go on behind the curtain boiling over into public talks, which is extraordinarily unusual.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 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
I just knew he would come boiling out from under that bank and jump right in my face—but he didn’t.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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