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Recent Examples of boil over
Bring water to a boil over medium, then remove from the heat and cover; let sit 12 to 13 minutes.
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Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
The next morning, things really boil over.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
Tensions are starting to boil over between the Writers Guild of America West and its striking staffers, who have been without paychecks for going on six weeks.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Recipe information Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
—Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
The next morning, things really boil over.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
Tensions are starting to boil over between the Writers Guild of America West and its striking staffers, who have been without paychecks for going on six weeks.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Recipe information Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
—Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for boil over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil over
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The Mets have lost seven straight, scoring only 10 runs over that span.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The driver continued on after running over the man, the complaint states.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In addition to spilling boxes and spray bottles, the truck also spilled about 50 gallons of fuel.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Surging jet fuel prices have spilled over into higher ticket fees and even flight cancellations, transport costs are up, and elevated global commodities prices are buoying prices at the factory gate.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20over. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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