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
Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In Baltimore, Juneteenth spills across the city—into parks, galleries, kitchens, and waterfront blocks.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Near the museum’s entrance, a trio of Sámi artists—Hans Ragnar Mathisen, Joar Nango, and Elle Márjá Eira—banded together for a presentation that begins in the lobby and spills outside into a courtyard.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Here, the landscaping practically spills from the yard and makes no apologies.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Trump has relished in portraying himself as the president who spills the secrets.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Heightened federal immigration enforcement also has affected enrollment and attendance while creating anxiety that spills over into the classroom.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
On the eastern edge of the state, Sioux Falls is best known for Falls Park, where the Big Sioux River spills over wide stretches of pink quartzite rock.
—Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Trump has relished in portraying himself as the president who spills the secrets.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Taking a sanitization wipe, briefly wipe clean the shelves if there are any spills present.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Tips To Keep Your Microwave Clean Longer Wiping up spills and spatters after cooking can make routine cleaning much easier.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
James Ward During the debate, Republican Steve Hilton vowed to restart offshore oil drilling in California — a proposal that conflicts with decades of state policy shaped by major oil spills and strict coastal protections.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Mines have been deployed across the Strait of Hormuz, the entrance to the Gulf, countless spills have leaked oil into its waters, and missiles have fallen perilously close to Iran’s sole nuclear power plant, risking radiation seepage from the coastal facility.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The device is also protected against everyday spills and is dust-resistant.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
The outlet noted that self-service soda stations have long been associated with spills, sticky floors and extra cleanup for employees.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
In case of spills, the liquid should be blotted with a paper towel or cloth.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Verb
This intersection between kitchens and spirits spills over from main courses into desserts too.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In Baltimore, Juneteenth spills across the city—into parks, galleries, kitchens, and waterfront blocks.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Near the museum’s entrance, a trio of Sámi artists—Hans Ragnar Mathisen, Joar Nango, and Elle Márjá Eira—banded together for a presentation that begins in the lobby and spills outside into a courtyard.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Here, the landscaping practically spills from the yard and makes no apologies.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Trump has relished in portraying himself as the president who spills the secrets.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Heightened federal immigration enforcement also has affected enrollment and attendance while creating anxiety that spills over into the classroom.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
On the eastern edge of the state, Sioux Falls is best known for Falls Park, where the Big Sioux River spills over wide stretches of pink quartzite rock.
—Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Trump has relished in portraying himself as the president who spills the secrets.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Plus, the waterproof design can handle pool splashes, beach trips, and accidental spills without missing a beat.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Taking a sanitization wipe, briefly wipe clean the shelves if there are any spills present.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Tips To Keep Your Microwave Clean Longer Wiping up spills and spatters after cooking can make routine cleaning much easier.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
James Ward During the debate, Republican Steve Hilton vowed to restart offshore oil drilling in California — a proposal that conflicts with decades of state policy shaped by major oil spills and strict coastal protections.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Mines have been deployed across the Strait of Hormuz, the entrance to the Gulf, countless spills have leaked oil into its waters, and missiles have fallen perilously close to Iran’s sole nuclear power plant, risking radiation seepage from the coastal facility.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The device is also protected against everyday spills and is dust-resistant.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
The outlet noted that self-service soda stations have long been associated with spills, sticky floors and extra cleanup for employees.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
In case of spills, the liquid should be blotted with a paper towel or cloth.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
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Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But tending to two people reveals the fine line between freedom and precarity.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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This secures your baby at the shoulders, waist and between the legs, preventing falls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Steyer spokesperson Kevin Liao said the campaign requires creators to follow all disclosure laws when contracting with the campaign and discloses payments in campaign filings.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The first is standardized reporting that discloses trial funding, investigator payments, enrollment criteria and the rationale for site selection.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Clearly, there have been more than a few stumbles along the way, but this week, the long-running saga got a new verse as the first validation models were assembled, bringing the EV one step closer to the market.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Tom Harkin, a former Democratic senator from Iowa, said Trump’s stumbles have created an opportunity for change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The returning performer’s new heroine, Elsa, is now a grownup, who reunites with her family after pursuing her studies in Europe and discovers her young sister, Amalia (newcomer Mariangel Montero), living in their family home alone and unsupervised.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Talking racing with Will Buxton is like talking to that kid who discovers racing for the first time.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 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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In it, Martin, who is curating the show, tells Elmo of the significance of the performance — and gets some help choosing the performers.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Turner tells him the story is already filed with the press.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Kenny Jacoby is an investigative reporter for USA TODAY who uncovers issues in sports, higher education and law enforcement.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Boys State team Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss are behind Teenage Wasteland, which revisits the story of a group of teenagers in upstate New York, who in the early 1990s make a film that uncovers a conspiracy that is poisoning their community.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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“Spills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spills. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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