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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The bad news is the losses inflicted on foreign investors could spill over to bond and currency markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Saglimbene also thinks SpaceX’s bid for mom-and-pop investors will spill over into the Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs if SpaceX gets a standing ovation.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

One of Jodar's greatest strengths is remaining composed when the ball is in play, although tension can spill over between points.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

She said the run-up in energy prices will be temporary and will not spill over meaningfully to core inflation.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

I find a free sink in the corner and stick my head under the faucet, letting cold water spill over my ears.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

spill over

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