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.
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Soon, the truth comes spilling out as Jeremiah, Steven and Taylor find out about what's been going on between Belly and Conrad.
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The pair entered London’s High Court several weeks back to fight it out following nearly two years of debate that has at times spilled out into the public sphere.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The energy from campus orientation spills out on this sunny day to Harvard Square, the famous mix of restaurants, music stores, tattoo shops and bohemian entertainment that relies on the thousands of students from the other side of the brick and iron fencing across the street.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The primary bedroom, with a compartmentalized bath, spills out to the backyard, and the oversized laundry room, which also opens to the yard, easily doubles as an art studio, home office, and/or exercise/yoga space.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The pair entered London’s High Court several weeks back to fight it out following nearly two years of debate that has at times spilled out into the public sphere.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The energy from campus orientation spills out on this sunny day to Harvard Square, the famous mix of restaurants, music stores, tattoo shops and bohemian entertainment that relies on the thousands of students from the other side of the brick and iron fencing across the street.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The primary bedroom, with a compartmentalized bath, spills out to the backyard, and the oversized laundry room, which also opens to the yard, easily doubles as an art studio, home office, and/or exercise/yoga space.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spill out
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“Spill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spill%20out. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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