Definitions

spill over

VERB

overflow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brim bubble over cascade deluge drain drown engulf gush inundate leak overrun pour run over soak spill submerge swamp

STRONG

cover discharge irrupt issue jet overtop rush shed shower slop slosh spout spray spurt squirt surge water wave well wet whelm

WEAK

fall over overbrim well over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dry underwhelm

STRONG

dehydrate hold keep

VERB

spill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discharge dribble empty flow overflow pour run out scatter splash spray sprinkle squirt stream

STRONG

disgorge drip lose overfill overrun overturn run shed splatter spurt upset

WEAK

run over throw off well over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect gather

WEAK

clean up pick up

Example Sentences

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Plus, the destruction of the environment causes viruses to spill over from animal hosts into us.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

The UN court has in recent days been hearing from representatives of Venezuela and Guyana over the centuries-old dispute that has at times threatened to spill over into military action.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

And its benefits often spill over to other companies, meaning the full value may not be captured by the company that invested in research.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

As a result, potential threats can go undetected until they spill over into human populations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Piles and piles of regret, guilt, and grief spill over, a torrent I can’t stop.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

spill over

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