- present participle of spill.
spilling
Example Sentences
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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
Low-key conversations about acquiring nuclear weapons in South Korea and Japan that have gone on for years are increasingly spilling into public view.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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 resulting delays have driven up crude prices, spilling over into fuel costs and airfare.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Also spilling out was the sound of a well-spoken voice.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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