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boiling

[boi-ling] / ˈbɔɪ lɪŋ /




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Parboil the rice: Cook the rice in generously salted boiling water for 8 minutes.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Together, they create the Sun's granulation, a constantly changing pattern that resembles bubbles in a boiling liquid.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

It’s boiling outside … so, time for a Santa convention.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The fury from PlayStation die-hards, gamers more broadly, and even creators, has been absolutely boiling ever since the announcement, which earned thousands of aggrieved comments on the brand’s own website.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

“Frankie, I think your friend is waiting,” I said to keep tempers from boiling over.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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