boiled
Americanadjective
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Peeled russet potatoes, lettuce and three cups of water are then thrown into the mix, boiled and, finally, simmered.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Set the boiled noodles aside in a clean bowl.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Absorbing sunlight, the seaweed takes about four days to fully dry before it can be washed several times and boiled to release the jelly-like substance known as agar-agar.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
She says she's even boiled eggs and cooked steak in it.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Termites boiled out of their nests, and Nhamo paused briefly to have a snack.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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