boil over

verb

Definition of boil overnext
as in to run over

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Recent Examples of boil over Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often, until dissolved. — Barrett Heald, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Ever since the Spaniard announced that a wrist injury would sideline him through the end of the clay-court season, and then through Wimbledon, the sport’s ever-simmering terror around them has threatened to boil over. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for boil over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil over
  1. run over
  2. spill
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  • The Cubs bullpen gave up five runs over the final two innings, losing the game.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Headrick came into Tuesday’s game having allowed just five runs over his last 44 appearances.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • What if someone spilled a drink on the wood floors, or bumped against the plaster molding?
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Larger backlight zones can allow light to spill into darker parts of the image, making blacks appear gray and reducing detail in shadows.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20over. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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