BOILS OVER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

boils over

verb

present tense third-person singular of boil over

as in runs over

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Tatis’ drives accounted for the only damage against the rookie Thornton, who limited the Padres to three runs over five innings and matched his career-high with seven strikeouts.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
Bobby Murcer flied out to right to end the inning, and the Dodgers would score eight runs over the next four innings against an ineffective Yankees bullpen to secure a 9-2 victory and win the franchise’s first World Series since 1965.

— Michael Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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Before long, the train passes Bridal Veil Falls, where water spills down a granite cliff beside the tracks, followed by Inspiration Point, a dramatic overlook that offers sweeping views back toward Skagway and the Taiya Inlet.

— Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
So, when Obama leaves the room for a moment, David takes the opportunity to sneak a sip and accidentally spills the orange drink all over the president’s suit jacket, which was resting on a chair.

— Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Aug. 2026

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