boil over

verb

Definition of boil overnext
as in to run over

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Recent Examples of boil over Bring just to a boil over medium, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolve. — Midwest Living, 14 May 2026 Frustration began to boil over from there. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026 The Office actor Julie Fernandez and Sara Johnson have been in post two-and-a-half years now at Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, which reps the likes of Steve McQueen and Stephen Frears, and have recently felt their frustration at low industry take-up of access coordinators boil over. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026 Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer over low heat and cover for 12-15 minutes. — Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boil over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil over
  1. run over
  2. spill
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  • Lake Bachar allowed just one run over 7⅔ innings across his first three starts, while Ryan Gusto made six starts and John King was also used as an opener.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The Department of Homeland Security has claimed that both of the drivers attempted to run over law enforcement agents, but has not provided evidence to back up those claims.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 14 July 2026
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  • It is being severely tested four years later, as tensions tied to the war in Iran risk spilling over.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Theater crowds spill onto the sidewalks, bars begin filling before sunset, and dinner plans can change three times in one evening.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20over. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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