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Unintentionally or accidentally shed, lost, or gone
“I spilled tears on my wedding day, overwhelmed with emotion.”
In a state of disarray
(archaic) To have revealed (information)
“They crowded around me and watched me expectantly, as if I would spill my darkest, most revealing secrets.”
Past tense for to pour from, or as from, a container, especially by accident
“Witnesses testified that when the vibrations hit, the dishes rattled, coffee would spill from cups on the table, and milk in glasses on the table would have waves in it.”
Past tense for to tip over a container containing liquid, especially accidentally
“The Ghost bought himself time by steadying his hand for a moment, pretending to almost spill his glass of water, which wavered in his tenuous grip.”
Past tense for to flow or crowd a given space
“As I shuffled down the hall, other students began to spill down that corridor.”
Past tense for to cause to fall off a horse or bicycle
“This causes the loose saddle to slide under the horse and spill the rider to the ground.”
Past tense for to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
Past tense for to overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general
Past tense for to spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way
Past tense for to sprinkle with or as if with a shower
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