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The design of this travel mug helps prevent spillage.
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Soak a clean dish rag or a soft sponge in the solution, and wipe down the inside of the refrigerator, focusing on areas with spillage and stains.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Carry-on Tote The bag is made from polyester and features a water-resistant lining in case of spillage (inevitable).
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Float Escorts Must Not Eat in Costume All food and beverage must be consumed before or after the parade so as to avoid spillage accidents on the costumes.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The fridge then lowers the dispenser nozzle to fit your glass size (so there’s no spillage) and fills it up for you.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Carry-on Tote The bag is made from polyester and features a water-resistant lining in case of spillage (inevitable).
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Float Escorts Must Not Eat in Costume All food and beverage must be consumed before or after the parade so as to avoid spillage accidents on the costumes.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The fridge then lowers the dispenser nozzle to fit your glass size (so there’s no spillage) and fills it up for you.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Spillage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spillage. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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spillage
noun
spill·age
ˈspil-ij 
1
: the act or process of spilling
2
: the quantity that spills
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