as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
the actor's butler spilled the secret to a tabloid for $40,000
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Recent Examples of spill
Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 24 July 2025
Now the industry’s play-it-safe ethos is spilling over into documentaries, with an unrelenting true-crime obsession among viewers and creative teams alike resulting in a steady churn of murder docs.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
How to clean fridge shelves Wipe up fresh spills and stains with a paper towel and some water.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Verb
In June, a fuel delivery to a Johns Hopkins Hospital campus went terribly awry, spilling 2,000 gallons of diesel into Baltimore’s harbor.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 24 July 2025
Now the industry’s play-it-safe ethos is spilling over into documentaries, with an unrelenting true-crime obsession among viewers and creative teams alike resulting in a steady churn of murder docs.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Noun
Two Macomb County men pleaded no contest to misdemeanor hazardous waste crimes related to a February 2024 spill into Bear Creek in Warren that temporarily turned the creek a bright greenish-blue.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
How to clean fridge shelves Wipe up fresh spills and stains with a paper towel and some water.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
Verb
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In a clip revealing Season Five’s release date, Gomez, Martin, and Short barely make it through the announcement without cracking each other up.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Lohan hit the red carpet Tuesday night alongside her Parent Trap costars Lisa Ann Walter and Elaine Hendrix, the latter of whom Entertainment Weekly previously revealed makes a cameo appearance in Disney's upcoming Freaky Friday sequel.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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That Kino Lorber has finally managed to give this cult classic a 4K restoration without sacrificing its sense of Forty-Deuce grit — and another theatrical run before a Blu-Ray release this fall — is a miracle.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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This painful fall is surprising because the Marvel tentpole has the benefit of positive reviews and word-of-mouth, as well as a clear runway in terms of competition.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The attackers obtained the credential through a targeted phishing attack Socket had disclosed hours earlier.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The Trump administration attempted to disclose grand jury transcripts but was later denied by a federal judge.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Despite the latest tumble Wednesday, its share prices have nearly tripled year to date, trading at 247 Hong Kong dollars at 11:43 p.m. ET.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 July 2025
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Instead, it’s been all about the rough and tumble of high-stakes corporate finance.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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He was discovered about 9 a.m. on near mile marker 183.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Noun
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But when one foot steps too far ahead of the other, the stumble is hard to ignore.—
Kayden Michael,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Nebraska is often in the conversation as a nine- or 10-win contender, not a team in danger of an early stumble.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The film tells the powerful true story of a blind Native American man who helped save lives during the Oklahoma City bombing.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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Popular jewelry designer Kendra Scott plans to marry Zac Brown, Scott told People.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Wearing a long floral slip dress, Talita rested her left hand, which featured her sparkling new bling, on Brignone's white shirt.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Full membership, which includes use of the facilities, voting privileges and the right to lease a wet or dry slip, costs $178.29 per month plus a $3,300 initiation fee.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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