WELL (UP) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

well (up)

verb

Definition of well (up)

as in to run over

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The Orioles scored only one run over their previous three games against Boston, but Joey Cantillo (9-9) did plenty to help them out of their slump, allowing 3 hits and 5 walks and hitting 2 batters in 2 1/3 innings.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Petey Halpin tacked on a one-run single in the third before Baltimore clawed its way back, scoring five runs over the next two innings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of run over

Verb

Bring to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until flavors meld and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Tension seemed to boil over for Jackson, as he was suspended for a period or two of practice after throwing a punch in a scuffle with Giants defenders.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of boil over

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