spill over
Britishverb
noun
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the act of spilling over
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the excess part of something
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economics any indirect effect of public expenditure
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astronomy the part of the noise associated with a radio telescope using a dish antenna caused by pick-up by a secondary antenna from directions that do not intercept the dish
Example Sentences
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That futility was starting to spill over to his defense, too, as he dropped a routine foul ball in front of a crowd whose patience had long since worn thin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The bad news is the losses inflicted on foreign investors could spill over to bond and currency markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
One of Jodar's greatest strengths is remaining composed when the ball is in play, although tension can spill over between points.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
She said the run-up in energy prices will be temporary and will not spill over meaningfully to core inflation.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
“I just . . The tears that have been gathering in his eyes spill over, wetting his cheeks. “... want to be alone.”
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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