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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boils over
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In addition to hitting three homers a total of 1,342 feet, Shotime also threw 10 strikeouts and allowed no runs over six innings pitched.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025 -
The Dodgers offense has scored just four runs over the last 29 innings, while the Blue Jays, even with the 18-inning loss in Game 3, have been able to put together good at-bats against a vaunted Dodgers rotation.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Managers who build this leadership skill recognize rising stress signals and adjust before that pressure spills onto their teams, protecting trust and employee happiness.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Clean trash can spills or stains right away so odors don’t linger.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Boils over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boils%20over. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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