spill out
phrasal verb
spilled out also spilt out; spilling out; spills out
: to fall, flow, or run over the edge of a container or to cause or allow (something) to fall, flow, or run over the edge of a container
The bag ripped open and the flour spilled out onto the floor.
The bag ripped open and spilled out its contents all over the floor.
She spilled the contents of her purse out on the table.
—sometimes used figurativelyAll his thoughts suddenly came spilling out.
He spilled his thoughts out to her.
Examples of spill out in a Sentence
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The remaining bedrooms all have their own baths, with two spilling out to terraces, and the home’s lower level holds another family room, plus a crafting area, a gym, a workshop, a sauna, and a wine cellar.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
But some of the concerns have spilled out in public comments.
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 15 May 2024
The auction party, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m., will spill out from the gallery at 510 S. First St. into the Parque de los Pobladores across the street, with food provided by Mezcal, wine from Ceja Vineyards, beer from Gordon Biersch and music.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
But the collateral damage from one of the fiercest bar beatdowns in recent history continues to spill out.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 May 2024
Meanwhile, water that spills out of the cup is a symptom of severe turbulence, which is pretty rare.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 7 May 2024
Elsewhere is a primary bedroom hosting French doors spilling out to a semi-circular deck, dual closets, and a bath equipped with a custom vanity and soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The house spills out onto a brick terrace around a large rectangular pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
The portion is generous, spilling out with each bite.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
But some of the concerns have spilled out in public comments.
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 15 May 2024
The auction party, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m., will spill out from the gallery at 510 S. First St. into the Parque de los Pobladores across the street, with food provided by Mezcal, wine from Ceja Vineyards, beer from Gordon Biersch and music.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
But the collateral damage from one of the fiercest bar beatdowns in recent history continues to spill out.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 May 2024
Meanwhile, water that spills out of the cup is a symptom of severe turbulence, which is pretty rare.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 7 May 2024
Elsewhere is a primary bedroom hosting French doors spilling out to a semi-circular deck, dual closets, and a bath equipped with a custom vanity and soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The house spills out onto a brick terrace around a large rectangular pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
The portion is generous, spilling out with each bite.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Spill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spill%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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