boil vigorously
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To boil with a lot of energy and movement.
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- The recipe says to let the mixture boil vigorously for five minutes.
- I watched as the water in the pot began to boil vigorously.
- The syrup is boiling vigorously on the stove; it must be almost ready.
- To kill any bacteria, you must ensure the water boils vigorously before you use it.
- Boiling the sauce vigorously helps to thicken it quickly.
- He had let the soup boil so vigorously that it splashed all over the cooktop.
- The liquid was being boiled vigorously in the science experiment.
- Once you add the sugar, the solution will start to boil vigorously.
- Don't just simmer it; you need to let it boil vigorously to achieve the right consistency.
- Are you sure it needs to boil that vigorously, or will a gentle simmer do?