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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Recent Examples of spills
Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Breakfast and dinner are served at Mosaico, an elegant space that spills into the courtyard in warmer months.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
At the Spa Café, sunlight spills across the tables as guests enjoy salads and teas.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Life spills outside though, where the terraces offer a front-row seat to the famously dramatic cliffs and sea.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The reservoir leads over to the Englebright Dam, which spills into the Lower Yuba River and flows all the way downstream.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
More than 120 container vessels remain stuck inside the Persian Gulf as war in Iran spills beyond its border and the country threatens to attack ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Analysts have warned that prices could top $100 a barrel if oil trade is disrupted for a prolonged period of time, or if the war spills over into neighboring countries and destroys oil infrastructure.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
County Road 22 runs through the Yolo Bypass and becomes submerged when water levels rise in the Sacramento River and the Fremont Weir spills into bypass to reduce flooding in Sacramento, according to the release.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Equally important is addressing spills right away.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
The age of the vessels and their lack of Western insurance has raised safety concerns about oil spills and who would get the cleanup bill.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Stop spills in their tracks by placing liquids in leakproof containers—even a Ziploc bag will do the trick in a pinch!
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
When decorating a room that is exposed to foot traffic or frequent spills, opt for a stain-resistant rug like this version from Gaines’ Magnolia Home line.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Conflict spills across the region The ongoing conflict is already affecting stability across the Middle East.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Its coated bottom protects your training gear from spills and other damage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Increasingly agitated travelers are sacrificing countless hours and missing milestone events as a partial government shutdown spills into its 40th day and the country loses hundreds of airport security employees.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
That spills over to his players.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Breakfast and dinner are served at Mosaico, an elegant space that spills into the courtyard in warmer months.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
At the Spa Café, sunlight spills across the tables as guests enjoy salads and teas.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Life spills outside though, where the terraces offer a front-row seat to the famously dramatic cliffs and sea.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The reservoir leads over to the Englebright Dam, which spills into the Lower Yuba River and flows all the way downstream.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
More than 120 container vessels remain stuck inside the Persian Gulf as war in Iran spills beyond its border and the country threatens to attack ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Analysts have warned that prices could top $100 a barrel if oil trade is disrupted for a prolonged period of time, or if the war spills over into neighboring countries and destroys oil infrastructure.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
County Road 22 runs through the Yolo Bypass and becomes submerged when water levels rise in the Sacramento River and the Fremont Weir spills into bypass to reduce flooding in Sacramento, according to the release.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Cordes’s cohort of scientists helped to show that the devastation of oil spills goes far beyond our coasts, where birds and fish are the most visible victims.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Equally important is addressing spills right away.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
The age of the vessels and their lack of Western insurance has raised safety concerns about oil spills and who would get the cleanup bill.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Stop spills in their tracks by placing liquids in leakproof containers—even a Ziploc bag will do the trick in a pinch!
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
When decorating a room that is exposed to foot traffic or frequent spills, opt for a stain-resistant rug like this version from Gaines’ Magnolia Home line.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Conflict spills across the region The ongoing conflict is already affecting stability across the Middle East.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Its coated bottom protects your training gear from spills and other damage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Increasingly agitated travelers are sacrificing countless hours and missing milestone events as a partial government shutdown spills into its 40th day and the country loses hundreds of airport security employees.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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But a growing body of evidence reveals that the sports betting boom leads to financial strain for bettors.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this is only half the story, as opening the caseback reveals the watch’s Supersonnerie soundboard, which is constructed of sapphire crystal to offer a view of the movement.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The most common adverse events were falls and muscle weakness, which overlap with ALS symptoms.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another was found unresponsive in his room after multiple falls.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Everyone hears for weeks about how improved the team is in spring training, and any stumbles out of the gate usually lead to serial harrumphing.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stumbles provided ammunition to a bipartisan congressional rebellion that eventually led to overwhelming passage of a bill requiring release of all the files, although the DOJ has been slow to comply.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Mary, whose original name was Marama, soon discovers that his strange obsession with her culture is quite sinister.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After a number of tumbles through the incoming crashing waves, Phan grabbed ahold of the shark's tail and fearlessly guided it back into the ocean, prompting cheers from onlookers.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beneath the twists and tumbles of its plot, Reddick’s play is concerned with the people and communities that never profit when power seeks to increase itself — children, poor folks, Black folks.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rizo tells Ozzy about his Idol, cementing their polycule.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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The book, being published by Doubleday and Pan Macmillan, tells the true story of Zac Brettler, a London teenager who died under mysterious circumstances in 2019.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Independent oversight often uncovers meaningful overpayments that otherwise go unnoticed.—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Often, the inspector uncovers some items that must be repaired, and as part of the contract, the seller agrees.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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