How to Use spill in a Sentence

spill

1 of 2 verb

• Clean up the flour you spilled on the floor.
• She opened the door and light spilled into the room.
• Water spilled over the dam.
• Come on, spill it. Who gave you the money?
• I accidentally spilled coffee all over my new suit.
• Somehow, the mixed bag spilled in Juchitán, and the muxe emerged.
  — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2024
• The small orbs spilled all over her feet and rolled onto the New York City streets.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
• Some of the trends from the summertime have spilled over into the fall.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Aug. 2023
• And in the bottom of the sixth, the Rangers’ frustrations appeared to spill forth.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 29 July 2023
• Oil prices spilled over, for one, and a very volatile Bitcoin bounced all around.
  — Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2024
• Throughout the episode, North spills the harsh truth about people’s Met outfits.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
• About half of the tank's contents — 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel — spilled.
  — Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 25 July 2023
• That's because acrolein wasn’t among the chemicals that spilled or burned after the train jumped the tracks.
  — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 12 July 2023
• Sarah Ferguson will be spilling the tea on a new podcast!
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023
• The tumbler has a travel lid that keeps drink from spilling on planes and in cars, and it’s designed to keep drinks hot or cold.
  — Robin Raven, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
• Much ink has been spilled over why the U.K. flops at Eurovision.
  — Leila Sales, SPIN, 7 May 2024
• Here, the living space spills outdoors, with a fire pit, seating throughout, a tightrope.
  — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
• These cordless options are perfect for picking up spilled Cheerios on the couch, pet hair on the couch or even in the car.
  — Nick Guy, wsj.com, 13 Nov. 2023
• The new legislation could cost bosses who spill sewage in rivers, lakes, and seas their bonus.
  — Alan Murray, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2024
• Ahead, the Grammy winner spills the tea on the iconic songs and stories that have come to define her career.
  — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2023
• Two weeks later, fern fronds spilled from several pots, and the tiny sequoia and sycamore saplings once again had leaves.
  — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
• Kids can run and jump while holding it (and even carry it upside down) without spilling a drop.
  — Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024
• Grow in containers or as flower bed borders where blooms will spill over the edges.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
• Police said the coffee spilled onto her right arm and chest area, causing red burn marks on her skin.
  — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 6 Oct. 2023
• The two sat in Bieber’s tub, covered in body paint and wearing dramatic black gloves, and spilled on all things Halloween.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
• After weeks of teasing fans, The Rolling Stones have finally spilled the beans about their new music.
  — Jill Lances, ABC News, 5 May 2026
• Read on as drink pros spill about buzzy, bubbly highballs and how to add them to your happy hour menu this season.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
• Plants have a trailing habit perfect for hanging baskets or spilling over the edges of window boxes and containers.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
• No punches, but the two tangled, spilling toward the sideline as Okongwu tried to separate them.
  — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
• This year, the decor spilled onto bracelets and clasps, creating new preciousness.
  — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026

spill

2 of 2 noun

• The origin of the ship that caused the spill is not yet known.
  — Abel Alvarado, CNN, 12 Feb. 2024
• Tents line the sidewalks, and trash spills into the streets.
  — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2023
• The judge didn’t reject the existence of the harms, or even that they were caused by oil spills.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 27 Sep. 2023
• Use placemats on top of linens to serve as a first line of spill defense.
  — Nicole Pajer, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
• No one was injured and the spill did not escape the plant compound.
  — Mari Yamaguchi, Quartz, 21 Feb. 2024
• And at home, the land became littered with ordnance, the sea with spills of heavy oil.
  — Damien Cave, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023
• Bass said that one of his children dropped some popcorn and his wife was forced to clean up the spill.
  — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2023
• Vilailuck Teigen has lost many of her purses to chile spills.
  — Eric Kim, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2023
• People also take spills, fall from high places and get hit in the head by heavy objects.
  — Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2023
• As towns like Lahaina burn, propane tanks explode, pipes melt and oil spills.
  — Sam Metz and Claire Rush, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2023
• But by the time the Top Fuel finals rolled around, the oil spill had happened five hours ago — and the left lane was back up to standard.
  — Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2023
• The bag is made from waterproof fabric, so any spills just roll away.
  — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2023
• The sturdy structure and shape kept all the makeup secure during the shake and drop tests — no breaks or spills.
  — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
• The plant was built to handle the spills from Tijuana but has been overwhelmed by the increasing flows over the years.
  — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
• Fans of the director’s action films miss his usual thrills and spills.
  — Joe Queenan, WSJ, 11 Jan. 2024
• While the hardest part of the operation would then be over, a spill could still occur.
  — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 28 July 2023
• When dealing with spills, the tester got them out easily with soap and water.
  — Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
• The outer shell, while not the hardest on the market, can easily handle drops and spills.
  — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 21 Aug. 2023
• As the first rays of moonlight spill across the cavern, the paintings on the walls seem to dull in detail and intensity; the colors drain, and the lines fade.
  — Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
• The long and slim pour spout maintains a steady stream of water, which helps prevent spills and excess moisture.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2023
• The spill has raised concerns about potential impacts on wildlife in the region.
  — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
• Use them to clean grease and oil spills on car engines or to get rid of heavy-duty stains on sidewalks or driveways.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2023
• There have been no reports from tankers or oil wells about potential spills.
  — Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
• Two years ago, the 2021 air show was canceled following an oil spill off the coast of Orange County.
  — Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
• The little dop kit measures 9.45 inches long and also has a wet bag to prevent spills.
  — Meredith Woerner, Variety, 10 Oct. 2023
• At the same time, the tapered rim acts like a funnel that helps prevent spills while channeling wine aromas up and out of the glass.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023
• It’s built to handle spills, splashes, and whatever the great outdoors throws at it.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
• Thrills, chills, spills, just $200 for an all-day pass.
  — Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
• Wipe spills after each use to avoid tough buildup later.
  — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
• Can’t afford a spill—the bag is from two price hikes ago.
  — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026