boiled over

Definition of boiled overnext
past tense of boil over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boiled over
Verb
  • When the Rockets called a time out, the Lakers bench all ran over to Doncic, hugging him, slapping him and James nudging him for a job very well done.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The show, which ran over five weeks, launched on Tuesday, January 20, with its second episode on Wednesday.
    Peter White, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Officials said some fertilizer spilled into a nearby creek, and hazmat crews are working to limit environmental impacts.
    Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Hundreds of people were dispersed and two parents were arrested after an out-of-control Rancho Santa Fe house party spilled into the street Saturday night, sheriff’s officials said.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Boiled over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled%20over. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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