boil over

verb

Definition of boil overnext
as in to run over

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Recent Examples of boil over Stirring regularly, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, then turn off and let steep until the rice is ready. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 As a result, water is often scarce, and small protests have erupted, despite the fear of being detained, as anger and frustration boil over. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 Working people, meanwhile, continue to struggle with the rising cost of living, and discontent seems destined to boil over. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 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 See All Example Sentences for boil over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boil over
  1. run over
  2. spill
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  • Tsai said customers' shopping sessions routinely ran over 30 minutes on average, and that time kept compounding as Fanatics released upwards of a thousand new products each week.
    — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Skattebo found a crease, lowered his helmet and ran over an opposing defender.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of run over
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  • The hearing is expected to take several hours and could spill into a second day.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Those pressures can spill over into health and well-being, county public health officials said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of spill

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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boil%20over. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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