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spiff upverbMWEmake neat, smart, or trimApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spikeverbpierce with a sharp stake or pointApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spike outverbMWEbring forth a spike or spikesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spillverbpour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantitiesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spill outverbMWEbe disgorgedUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spill oververbMWEoverflow with a certain feelingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spill the beansverbMWEdivulge confidential information or secretsRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spinverbtwist and turn so as to give an intended interpretationUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spin aroundverbMWErevolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axisApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spin offverbMWEproduce as a consequence of something largerCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spin outverbMWEprolong or extendCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spin-dryverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spiralverbto wind or move in a spiral courseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spiritverbinfuse with spiritUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spirit awayverbMWEcarry away rapidly and secretly, as if mysteriouslyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spirit offverbMWEcarry off mysteriouslyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spirit upverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spiritiseverbimbue with a spiritUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spiritizeverbimbue with a spiritUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spiritualiseverbelevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfigurationCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spiritualizeverbelevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfigurationCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spirtverbmove or act with a sudden increase in speed or energyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spitverbexpel saliva, phlegm, or sputum from the mouthUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spit outverbMWEdischarge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouthRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spit upverbMWEdischarge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouthUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spiteverbhurt the feelings ofUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splashverbmark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or textureUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splash aroundverbMWEplay in or as if in water, as of small childrenApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splatverbgive off the sound of a bullet flattening on impactUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splatterverbcause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a containerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splayverbmove out of positionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spliceverbjoin together so as to form new genetic combinationsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splintverbsupport with a splintApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splinterverbwithdraw from an organization or communionAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splitverbcome open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressureApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

split upverbMWEbecome separated into pieces or fragmentsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sploshverbcause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with forceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splotchverbblotch or spotUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splurgeverbTo (cause to) gush; to flow or move in a rush.UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

splutterverbutter with a spitting sound, as if in a rageUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spoilverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spondaiseverbmake spondaicUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spondaizeverbmake spondaicUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spongeverbwipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moistenApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sponge downverbMWEclean with a sponge, by rubbingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sponge offverbMWEclean with a sponge, by rubbingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sponge onverbMWEapply with a spongeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sponge upverbMWEabsorb as if with a spongeUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sponsorverbassume responsibility for or leadership ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spoofverbmake a parody ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spookverbfrighten or scare, and often provoke into a violent actionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spoolverbtransfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spoonverbsnuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the othersUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spoonfeedverbteach without challenging the studentsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sportverbwear or display in an ostentatious or proud mannerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sportscastverbbroadcast a sports eventApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sporulateverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spotverbmark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognitionRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spot jamverbMWEjam a single frequencyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spot promoteverbMWEpromote on the spotUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spot-checkverbpick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high qualityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spot-weldverbmake circular weldsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spotlightverbmove into the foreground to make more visible or prominentApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spoutverbtalk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory mannerUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sprainverbtwist suddenly so as to sprainUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sprawlverbgo, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular wayUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sprayverbscatter in a mass or jet of dropletsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spray-dryverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spreadverbspread out or open from a closed or folded stateApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spread outverbMWEset out or stretch in a line, succession, or seriesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spread oververbMWEform a cover overApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spread-eagleverbexecute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched outApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spreeverbengage without restraint in an activity and indulge, as when shoppingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

springverbproduce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spring to mindverbMWEbe rememberedRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spring upverbMWEcome into existenceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spring-cleanverbthoroughly clean the entire house, often done only once a yearApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sprinkleverbcause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with forceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sprintverbrun very fast, usually for a short distanceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spritzverbto cover a location wholly or partially by quickly squirting a liquid onto itApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sproutverbput forth and grow sprouts or shootsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spruceverbdress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spruce upverbMWEdress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spudverbinitiate drilling operations, as for petroleumUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spueverbTo eject forcibly and in a streamRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spumeverbmake froth or foam and become bubblyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spurverbgoad with sharp protrusions on a rider's heelApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spurnverbreject with contemptUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spurtverbmove or act with a sudden increase in speed or energyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

sputterverbcause to undergo a process in which atoms are removedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

spyverbsecretly collect sensitive or classified informationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

squabbleverbargue over petty thingsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

squallverbmake high-pitched, whiney noisesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

squanderverbspend extravagantlyEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

squareverbcause to match, as of ideas or actsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

square awayverbMWEput (things or places) in orderApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

square danceverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

square offverbMWEsettle conclusivelyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

square upverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

squaredverbto sort out or make fairApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026