BOIL OVER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

boil over

verb

Definition of boil over

as in to run over

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Recent Examples of boil over Hathaway makes the most of her limited screen time as Lureen, whose simmering denial about her husband's sexuality always threatens to boil over. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often, until dissolved. — Barrett Heald, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Ever since the Spaniard announced that a wrist injury would sideline him through the end of the clay-court season, and then through Wimbledon, the sport’s ever-simmering terror around them has threatened to boil over. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for boil over

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Turn 5 was a corner multiple drivers mentioned as a possible point of adjustment, with Bortoleto and Russell highlighting the headache of running over the curbs here for 50-plus laps.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (12-9) allowed an unearned run over six innings with three hits, two walks and five strikeouts.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of run over

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Enthusiasm on Wall Street about the new LLM is high and is spilling over into OpenAI's customers and suppliers, many of which are mutually invested with the company.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie battered Long Beach's coastal communities throughout the weekend, with sand and water spilling into streets on Labor Day.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

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