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spill

[spil] / spɪl /
VERB
slop, drop
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discharge dribble empty flow overflow pour run out scatter spill over 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
VERB
reveal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blow
STRONG
betray blab disclose divulge inform mouth squeal tattle tell
WEAK
give away let the cat out of the bag
Antonyms
STRONG
be quiet conceal hide secrete

Example Sentences

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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

Imagine a swarm of robots rushing to complete an urgent job, such as cleaning up an oil spill or assembling complex machinery.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Beckham Borquez of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame suffered a spill during the running of the 110 high hurdles on Saturday night at the Arcadia Invitational.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Local media reported that the spill occurred during the refuelling of the container ship MSC Denmark VI.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

He held the bottle out, tipped it over, and let the milk spill.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack