boiled over

past tense of boil over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled over
Verb
  • Lasker ran over to find the woman's husband was stuck in the rubble and ended up helping rescue him.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • After touching the bag, Nimmo immediately called time and ran over to his former teammate on the mound in one of the classier moves of the season.
    Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Sac Metro Fire said about 100 gallons of sewage spilled and the incident turned into a hazmat situation.
    Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • The crowd spilled over to Le Bar, with its cerulean fabric swirls blanketing the ceiling, a nod to the hotel’s haute couture history.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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“Boiled over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled%20over. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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