- present participle of spill.
spilling
Example Sentences
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Deterioration in the Chinese passenger car market is accelerating, with competitive pressures spilling over into the broader Asia Pacific, while the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on energy costs and global consumer sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
His speaking cadence mirrors his singing style, going in fits and starts, spilling out a series of thought fragments that somehow end up magically fitting together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
And he warned that the anger seen "spilling out" in Southampton was "in danger of getting considerably worse" if the public lose trust in the police.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
The ministry circulated images of a badly damaged ambulance, with medical masks spilling out of the vehicle and scattered on the road.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
And I don’t know what came over me, but the next thing I knew, stuff was just spilling out.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
