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VerbsNounsAdjectivesAdverbsMWE Terms
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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
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-dryverbdry (clothes) by spinning and making use of centrifugal forcesApplyUnclassifiedJun 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 upverbMWEinfuse with spiritApplyUnclassifiedJun 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
spoilverbalter from the originalUnclassifiedJun 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
sporulateverbconvert into sporesApplyUnclassifiedJun 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-dryverbdry by bringing into the form of a spray, through contact with a hot gasApplyUnclassifiedJun 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 danceverbMWEdance in formationApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
square offverbMWEsettle conclusivelyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
square upverbMWEmake squareApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squaredverbto sort out or make fairApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
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