boiled over

past tense of boil over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled over
Verb
  • If Netflix killed physical media, Rockstar Games just ran over its carcass.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • In a touching tribute, Saliba ran over to the sideline after scoring and held up the jersey of Ismaël Koné, the teammate who left the field on a stretcher minutes earlier after suffering what looked to be a serious leg injury.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • New Delhi — What started as an online joke has now spilled onto the streets of India’s capital.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • This is not the first time that oil or fuel has spilled into the harbor.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 June 2026
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“Boiled over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled%20over. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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