WELLED (UP) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

welled (up)

verb

past tense of well (up)

as in ran over

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ran over

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The Canadian fan event ran over the weekend through Sunday at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Ball recently settled a lawsuit filed by the family of a boy who claimed Ball ran over his foot while driving away from the Spectrum Center after a scrimmage game.

— Julia Coin July 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

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