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Recent Examples of boil over
Add thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and porcini mushrooms; bring to a boil over high heat.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Stir in vegetable stock, tomatoes, ketchup, and Worcestershire; bring to a boil over medium-high.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
As the water comes to a boil over low heat, the pot will reverse-brew, meaning the water will go through the funnel, past the filter plate, and out a fountain-like section into the top chamber, also called a collector.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
After the broth has simmered for 1 hour, bring another large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Stir in vegetable stock, tomatoes, ketchup, and Worcestershire; bring to a boil over medium-high.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
As the water comes to a boil over low heat, the pot will reverse-brew, meaning the water will go through the funnel, past the filter plate, and out a fountain-like section into the top chamber, also called a collector.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
After the broth has simmered for 1 hour, bring another large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil over
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Curling matches usually run over two hours, and his team already has played nine matches over the last eight days of the men’s round robin.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gold has been on a historic run over the last year, grabbing headlines and tempting investors who want something tangible that isn't tied to corporate earnings.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Designated a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, the PKK has waged an armed insurgency since 1984 that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and spilled into neighboring Iraq and Syria.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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People spilled over the lawn and down the sidewalk on both sides of the house and later filed in to give hugs and condolences.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20over. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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