spillover
Americannoun
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the act of spilling over.
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a quantity of something spilled over; overflow.
Etymology
Origin of spillover
First recorded in 1940–45; noun use of verb phrase spill over
Example Sentences
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Just as damaging are what they call “knock-on,” or spillover, effects.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 22, 2026
The conflict has widening spillover effects into the energy and fertilizer complex, signaling a broader liquefied natural gas crunch for Asia, including Singapore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
This kind of spillover, she said, is not unusual.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
The spillover into broader market sentiment was equally evident.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
I tore my eyes from the stage and inspected her red-white-and-blue onesie for any signs of spillover.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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