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
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If something spills, no problem—just pop it in the wash.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
And that spills over to the public, where the other (political) side is seen as a one-dimensional figure that is a threat.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Zarutska, who had fled war-town Ukraine, grabs her neck as blood spills onto the floor.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The homeowner’s suite, comprising a large bedroom, a sitting/dressing room, lots of closet space, and a bathroom with marble vanities, spills onto a deck overlooking the yard.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
When engagement is high, that energy spills outward, fueling better customer service, stronger brand loyalty and even helping companies avoid PR nightmares.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Fall Block Party at Hotel Dryce Enjoy a night filled with cocktails, food pop-ups from GUSTOS and La Pasadita, and an art vendor market that spills into the street.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The light, water-resistant fabric keeps clothes safe from accidental spills and can bear the hard wear of travel days.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
These could be made into such things as scaffolds for tissue engineering, or used to stem bleeding or to absorb oil spills.
—Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
Uber also has a cleaning fee policy in place for messes like vomiting or spills.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Doing some research on other things my car needs (truly the theme for this week) and decide a seat cover would be good, since it’s been stained a bit with annoying food spills.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Bronstein says the lines between reality and what appears to be reality are blurred as bragging spills over to personal lives and work, projecting, exaggerating and competing for attention.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The drink was kept as far away from her as possible to prevent spills.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Oil spills can be especially damaging in freshwater environments, such as Lake Superior.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If something spills, no problem—just pop it in the wash.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
And that spills over to the public, where the other (political) side is seen as a one-dimensional figure that is a threat.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Zarutska, who had fled war-town Ukraine, grabs her neck as blood spills onto the floor.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The homeowner’s suite, comprising a large bedroom, a sitting/dressing room, lots of closet space, and a bathroom with marble vanities, spills onto a deck overlooking the yard.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
When engagement is high, that energy spills outward, fueling better customer service, stronger brand loyalty and even helping companies avoid PR nightmares.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Fall Block Party at Hotel Dryce Enjoy a night filled with cocktails, food pop-ups from GUSTOS and La Pasadita, and an art vendor market that spills into the street.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
The oven is no stranger to spills and food particles.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The light, water-resistant fabric keeps clothes safe from accidental spills and can bear the hard wear of travel days.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
These could be made into such things as scaffolds for tissue engineering, or used to stem bleeding or to absorb oil spills.
—Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
Uber also has a cleaning fee policy in place for messes like vomiting or spills.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Doing some research on other things my car needs (truly the theme for this week) and decide a seat cover would be good, since it’s been stained a bit with annoying food spills.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Bronstein says the lines between reality and what appears to be reality are blurred as bragging spills over to personal lives and work, projecting, exaggerating and competing for attention.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The drink was kept as far away from her as possible to prevent spills.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Oil spills can be especially damaging in freshwater environments, such as Lake Superior.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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Elon Musk reveals $1 billion stock purchase of Tesla.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The reliance on older tanks pulled from storage, refurbs, and export/show models being re-routed for combat reveals pressures on the Russian armored force structure.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These exercises are purpose-made to help users develop necessary skills while largely avoiding sliding, leading to fewer falls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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For those taking multiple FRIDs, the risks were even higher, with 22% more total falls and 33% more injurious falls.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet few companies offer support unless an employee discloses their situation.—
Jenn Tardy,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The deal discloses an unusually large percentage of syndication ownership points, and if 10 episodes of the show had good ratings, then 90 more would be ordered.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Starting Smart, Not Big The journey from understanding AI concepts to actually implementing them is where the first stumbles often occur.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit marks the latest in a series of stumbles at Verily, which, despite raising more than $1 billion from investors, has struggled to latch onto a winning product.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Share Problems In Advance Proactively communicate a problem before the customer discovers it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Oliver is at the Caccimelio’s dry cleaning business after hours and discovers Nicky’s dead body hung up with all the clothing.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Burlison, the video shows a high-speed object—presumably the missile—hitting the orb, which then deforms, tumbles, and sheds smaller fragments, one barely visible.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Water tumbles from cliffs like silk ribbons with Staubbach Falls drifting beside charming chalets trimmed in geraniums.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Isabel's life gets upended when her sister unexpectedly dies — especially after Isabel uncovers her sibling's unfinished bucket list.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Spills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spills. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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