: an extension of something especially when an excess exists
benefiting from a spillover of prosperity from neighboring states
Examples of spillover in a Sentence
Put a pan under the pie to catch any spillovers.
New technology has a positive spillover effect into countless fields.
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Importantly, the new study found that predicted spillover risk is not evenly distributed.—John Drake, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 But, experts fear that with more spillovers and exposure to humans, the virus will gain more opportunities to adapt to be more infectious in humans.—Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025 That’s to say nothing of the spillover effect from the tariffs, such as the potential for a global recession.—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2025 The spillover effects for the U.S. economy have been enormous.—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spillover
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