Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boils over
Verb
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The Dodgers’ offense pounded the Reds, searching for a breaking point and hammering for 18 runs over the two nights.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Scherzer left after allowing four runs over five innings, including 10 hits, no walks and five strikeouts.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During high-water months, water spills over and settles across the floodplain, leaving behind up to 12 inches of fresh soil annually.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Though Cory lets the info slip to Celine as a bargaining chip, another informant spills the beans.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Boils over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boils%20over. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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