BOIL OVER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

boil over

verb

Definition of boil over

as in to run over

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Relevance

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recede

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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

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Gordon runs over with his car and leaves permanently handicapped.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Hollatz recalled running over to another detective to share the news.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of run over

Verb

That, in turn, could spill over into broader financial markets, and areas such as banks' prime brokerage businesses, according to the IMF.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Torrential rain has pushed all three waterways higher for days, spilling them over their banks in northeastern Argentina, southern Paraguay and western Uruguay.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of spill

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