well (up)

verb

Definition of well (up)next
as in to run over

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  1. run over
  2. boil over
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  • Diakite was pulled under the vehicle and dragged for about 300 to 600 feet before he was run over, authorities said.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Braves completed a sweep of the Rockies on Sunday, with Mahle allowing one run over 6⅔ innings with nine strikeouts and zero walks.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of run over
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  • 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
  • As the bullying escalates and tensions boil over, tongues loosen, forcing the truth out into the open.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of boil over
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“Well (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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