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Recent Examples of spoiler
So for anyone who has watched only half the seasons, or for anyone who half-watched all the seasons, here’s a guide (that’s extremely spoiler-filled) to this season’s players.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
The van’s even got an ornamental Super Scoop and spoiler on the roof.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Same with Carolina or Tampa Bay, but that division winner will be determined by Atlanta in a spoiler role today.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Fans erupted over the spoiler on social media, and put together an online petition, which garnered 100,000 signatures, to bring back his character.
—Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
The van’s even got an ornamental Super Scoop and spoiler on the roof.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Same with Carolina or Tampa Bay, but that division winner will be determined by Atlanta in a spoiler role today.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Fans erupted over the spoiler on social media, and put together an online petition, which garnered 100,000 signatures, to bring back his character.
—Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoiler
Noun
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Each contestant has 90 seconds and a maximum of three attempts for each dunk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kayley finished first among the pool of middle and high school contestants in Peters’ 50th Congressional District, which includes La Jolla.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Umurzokov was found deceased near the upper entry door, while Cook was found dead on the floor between the aisles.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The permits were awarded through a lottery style draw that required $5 per entry.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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As online reviews turn vicious and everyone from staff to local collaborators falls under suspicion, Orsa must uncover the saboteur before the evening—and her pristine reputation—crumbles.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Inviting in such resolute saboteurs, these institutions repel many in their core audience.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In addition, the Red Bull Heavy Metal qualifier was canceled.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The health factor is no trifling qualifier for a player who has missed time with shoulder and oblique injuries, in addition to that unfortunate incident with his pelvic floor.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dodds and Mouat, who entered the field as favorites, shook hands with the Wrana siblings with one end still to play.—
JULIA FRANKEL,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite her injury, Kim is still considered a favorite for gold.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2024 Games in Paris were hailed for their gender parity, the first Games with a 50/50 split among men and women competitors.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Post began to bleed talent while its competitors siphoned off its subscribers, at times directly appealing to Post readers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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In some cases, the linear sections are convincing enough, but for the most part, Black Ops 7 feels like a mediocre looter shooter in structure and moment-to-moment gameplay.—
Fran J. Ruiz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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Looking for another 'looter shooter' but don't want to deal with pesky MMO elements?—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The mayor only announced his entrant into the race last week, and did not file any campaign finance reports.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Those entrants have boosted filmmakers’ confidence in the business.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Spoiler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoiler. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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