How to Use boil in a Sentence

boil

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  • Keep the temperature low enough so the mixture will not boil.
  • They’re then boiled in high heat till the blood comes out and is removed.
    — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Test Kitchen Tip: Don't let your pan boil dry while the eggs are steaming.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Alas, the couple couldn’t decide how to cook it: boiled or baked?
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 13 May 2023
  • Once the water has boiled, add green beans to blanch for about 2 minutes.
    — Jan Waddy, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2023
  • Then the jam is ladled into jars, which are sealed and then boiled.
    — Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Once onions are caramelized, add wine and sherry to the pot and allow mixture to come to boil.
    — Sara Bonisteel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Our go-to make-ahead mashed potato recipe allows for the ‘taters to be boiled and creamed up to two days ahead.
    — Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Beets Simmer strained beet juice or boil fresh skinned beets.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2023
  • If the suede looks fine, rub the stain with lemon juice, and hold it in the steam from a boiling teakettle for a few minutes.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023
  • To make grape jelly, first boil the juice and pectin together.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Most likely the chance to meet another lover, boil more shrimp, and buy a new pair of flip-flops.
    — Mike Postalakis, Spin, 5 Sep. 2023
  • First, boil a pot of water on the stove, about 4 or 5 inches deep should be fine, then turn off the heat under the pot.
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Cover and bring to a simmer, taking care not to boil the mixture.
    — Dan Lindbergand, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Bring to boil, taste and season with salt and pepper; add more vinegar to taste.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Dart turned up wearing a banya hat—like a pointy fez that keeps your brain from boiling.
    — Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Add the jalapeños and let the mixture boil for about 5 minutes until the peppers have absorbed the syrup and look glossy.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the Perfect Pot is described to boil, bake, fry, roast, braise, strain, serve, and store.
    — Josie Howell | [email protected], al, 24 Aug. 2023
  • As the soup starts to boil, so does the family history.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
  • As soon as the water boils, remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Little jabs from friends or family make your blood boil as the moon and Mars clash.
    — USA TODAY, 3 May 2023
  • The menu is simple and lobster-forward — boiled, stewed, or in a roll — but try a briny bowl of steamers to start.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The pot offered plenty of room to cook in, but note that the center boiled while the edges did not when used over our round burner.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2023
  • For this pasta dish, Payne advises that the first step is to put a pot of water on to boil for the spaghetti.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Hold the fabric in place with a twist tie, then boil in water with 1/4 cup white vinegar for 20 minutes.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 28 Mar. 2023
  • One of the most important parts of learning how to boil corn on the cob is mastering the duration of the boil.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
  • Mix refined, white sugar and water in a 1:4 ratio, boil it and cool it, and put it out for the birds in feeder.
    — Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Water boils far faster than with the gas stove and even more quickly than in our electric kettle.
    — Tik Root, WIRED, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Medium waxy potatoes are boiled and peeled, then thickly sliced, then coated in an easy dressing.
    — David Tanis, New York Times, 1 May 2024
  • This allows for boiling water to be used for oatmeal or instant soups.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2024
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boil

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  • Place the pot on high heat and bring the eggs to a boil.
    — Liz Biro, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Put the pan over high heat and bring the water to a boil.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Return to a boil and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
    — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Turn the heat down to a low boil and cook for six minutes.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Stir in the flour, lemon zest, broth, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Cook the grits: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over high, and add salt.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 18 July 2023
  • Bring the water to a full boil, then slowly drop the eggs in.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Bring to a boil, let cook for 10 minutes and then strain.
    — Jessica Dulong, CNN, 2 May 2023
  • To soft boil the egg, bring a small saucepan of water to a simmer.
    — Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium-low and cover.
    — Sandra A. Gutierrez, Saveur, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Once water comes to a boil, take the pan off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 12 minutes.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
  • Add the ginger slices. Step 3: Bring it to a boil and then turn to low heat to keep warm.
    — Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Bring 2 cups milk just to a boil in a small saucepan over medium.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Once warm, add the cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Set the bowl in the microwave, and heat on high until the liquid comes to a boil.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 12 June 2023
  • Fill about three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Add beet stock mixture to the pot along with potatoes and diced beets and bring to a boil.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The clicking of cameras and the flashes of the cameras makes my blood boil.
    — Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon salt.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Heat the cream until tiny bubbles appear around the edges of the pan, but do not bring the cream to a boil.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
  • In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil.
    — Ted Weesner, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • In our tests, the skillet heated quite evenly and the saucepan was one of the quickest to come to a boil.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The seafood is first boiled, then tossed in boil sauce, which is the best part of the meal experience.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Stir in pectin and lemon juice until mixture comes to a hard boil.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Bring a pot of water with the bones to a boil, then drop to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Bring to a rolling boil, and immediately drain and rinse off the bones and the skin.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Make the Schezwan Tofu Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil.
    — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Add the coconut milk and salt, increase the heat to medium-high and return to a boil.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Add cooked chicken and sauce to vegetables and bring to a boil.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
  • Let liquid come to a boil, then lower the heat so the mixture is at a rapid simmer.
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024

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