BOILING DOWN Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

boiling down

verb

present participle of boil down

as in summarizing

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) the discussion of the problem can be boiled down to a couple of critical points

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Recent Examples of boiling down App selection is limited, really boiling down to Disney+ and YouTube, though an HDMI input mitigates that somewhat. — Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 The Nuggets can’t grab critical rebounds in battles that are routinely boiling down to Nikola Jokic versus three or four Wolves. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026 Lightning Bolt have less interest in construction or expansion, instead boiling down their already heavy sound into a dense, nutrient-rich slurry. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026 Drinks In the drinks department, blueberries are excellent for freezing into ice cubes, infusing into water or tea, or boiling down into a simple syrup, says Hall. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025 Paul fears art imitating life by also boiling down to breadline survival strategies. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025

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For most, using AI means assistance with the one-off task in front of them, like drafting emails or summarizing documents.

— Will Drover, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
There is a common assumption that AI closes the gap by summarizing meetings, clarifying requirements and translating jargon.

— Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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News of the deal was first reported by Corporate Jet Investor, a trade publication that obtained an email from Solairus CEO Dan Drohan outlining the transaction to industry partners.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Going forward, Congress could pass resolutions outlining alternative strategies and regularly drag cabinet officials up to Capitol Hill to testify on the conduct of the war.

— KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

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