SPILLS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

spills 1 of 2

verb

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present tense third-person singular of spill

as in reveals

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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spills

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noun

plural of spill

as in falls

the act of going down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily she tripped over the toy and had a nasty spill on the stairs

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Recent Examples of spills

Verb

The luxury spills over into the bathrooms, featuring freestanding stone bathtubs, walk-in rain showers, and steam rooms. —

Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Natural light streaming in through glass walls spills over a curved Vladimir Kagan sofa, as well as an Ado Chale coffee table that stretches out over a custom wool and silk rug by Fedora Design. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 Kelly Rippin spills the beans on her favorite Greater Cincinnati dishes. —

Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2026 As the drama spills into the open, attention has turned to how Brooklyn’s siblings are responding. —

Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026 When Flik accidentally spills the Offering, Hopper (Kevin Spacey) threatens the whole colony, and Flik fights back. —

David Faris, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026 Clean messes and spills promptly. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026 Each summer, the Fillmore Jazz Festival—the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast—spills into its surrounding streets. —

Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Clean trash can spills or stains right away so odors don’t linger. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026

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Removing Stains From Linoleum Floors Linoleum floors can get stains and discoloration from heavy foot traffic, food spills, pets, or heavy furniture that's been sitting on them for some time. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026 Wash the hummingbird feeder frequently, fill it carefully to avoid spills, and keep it in good repair. —

Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026 Previous spills in Flint River The headwaters of the Flint River, which flows south all the way to Florida, begin from seepage around the area of the Atlanta airport, meaning any contaminants from that area can reach the river more easily. —

Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 Bacteria can grow on spills, spoiled food, and hidden crumbs. —

Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 Hard water stains form on refrigerators when mineral-rich water comes into contact with the surface from spills, moisture, water dispensers, and general cleaning. —

Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026 Its waterproof material not only stands up to spills and unpredictable weather, but also makes cleanup a breeze. —

Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026

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Known for era-defining portraits of figures from John Lennon to Barack Obama, Fairey reveals how photography underpins his graphic language across screen print, collage and new commissions created for the show.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Every angle reveals a precision that borders on perfection.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026