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Recent Examples of boil over
There is a lot to take in from the first season, which will surely boil over in the second season.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
India is walking a geopolitical tightrope, with Pakistan tensions threatening to boil over.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
From time to time, these grievances boil over.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then partially cover with a lid.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
India is walking a geopolitical tightrope, with Pakistan tensions threatening to boil over.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
From time to time, these grievances boil over.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then partially cover with a lid.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil over
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Ashton ran over to help his mom, only to have his stepfather get down in his face and curse him.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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With high traffic roadways running over many portions of the creek, having ample eyes on the area is a beneficial first step.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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That event spilled from the steps of Metro Hall across Jefferson Street and into Jefferson Square Park before protesers marched through downtown, The Courier Journal reported.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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In an exclusive conversation with Travel + Leisure, Kardashian spilled all the details about her latest Fabletics drop, her go-to airport uniform, and the clever packing tricks that make back-to-back trips feel seamless.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20over. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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