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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boils over
Verb
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While allowing six runs over his past four innings certainly isn’t a step forward, McCullough expressed faith in the inexperienced pitcher, pointing to his success in Jacksonville as a reason to remain patient.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026 -
Grichuk’s pair of home runs and one by Derek Hill helped chip away from an early hole dug by Kay, who allowed six runs over four innings.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Otherwise, the charming village of Moltrasio—a jumble of ochre houses, a cooperative market, a couple of trattorie, a gelateria, and narrow streets that confound drivers—spills from the slopes of Mount Bisbino to the lake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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After sunset, a taste of Dalmatian cuisine is a must at Kornat (for traditional presentations of fresh seafood and other local staples) or Labrax Fish and Wine Bar (for an innovative approach and outdoor seating that spills onto a square).—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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“Boils over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boils%20over. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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