boil over

verb

Definition of boil overnext
as in to run over

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Recent Examples of boil over Stirring regularly, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, then turn off and let steep until the rice is ready. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 As a result, water is often scarce, and small protests have erupted, despite the fear of being detained, as anger and frustration boil over. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 Working people, meanwhile, continue to struggle with the rising cost of living, and discontent seems destined to boil over. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Tension seemed to boil over for Jackson, as he was suspended for a period or two of practice after throwing a punch in a scuffle with Giants defenders. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boil over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil over
  1. run over
  2. spill
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  • After Baltimore beat Seaver and the Mets 4-1 in the World Series opener, Koosman allowed one run over 8 2/3 innings and got the victory as New York won Game 2 by 2-1.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Spencer Bronson of the Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad who relayed to him that an analysis of the scene found no evidence suggesting Ringquist was run over.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of run over
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  • Much ink has been spilled over Judd’s commitment to permanent installation in Marfa, but the architecture makes clear that permanence was never a matter of fixing an arrangement once and for all.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Much ink has been spilled this election cycle about the competitive races that could determine which party controls Congress.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of spill

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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20over. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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