as in to reveal
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 spill
Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The man specifically targeted gas stations staffed by a single clerk, who his accomplice would lure away from the counter by asking about buying propane tanks, saying a credit card was stuck in a gas pump or spilling gasoline, prosecutors said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Cleaning up any spills or accidents as quickly as possible is also key.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Verb
One moment, the water is clear, golden light spilling through the canopy.
—Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The man specifically targeted gas stations staffed by a single clerk, who his accomplice would lure away from the counter by asking about buying propane tanks, saying a credit card was stuck in a gas pump or spilling gasoline, prosecutors said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
The explosion and ensuing spill killed 11 workers and leaked for 87 days.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Cleaning up any spills or accidents as quickly as possible is also key.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The government is expected to present up to four key witnesses who will testify against Combs, including his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who will be among the first witnesses called as soon as Monday, prosecutors revealed last week.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The Cowgirls faced the Razorbacks in an Oct. 24 fall exhibition game in Tulsa and won 6-0.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the almanac will release its fall outlook later this summer, continuing its role as a traditional guide for seasonal expectations across the country.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The foundation then gave out $5 million grants to two political groups that do not have to disclose their donors.—
Kirby Wilson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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The man was taken to an area hospital but the extent of his injury has not been disclosed.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Its delicate, cheerful blooms tumble over walls and sidewalks alike, filling them with tiny blossoms.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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The search giant saw its share price tumble 9 percent when Eddy Cue, Apple senior vice president of services, took the stand.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Universities reported some students being forced to leave the United States immediately, in many cases after discovering their visas were canceled in the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) or via an unexpected text or email.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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After Knutson’s murder, investigators discovered that the roommates were allegedly getting into arguments over alarm clocks and pet fish.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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What was supposed to be a revenge tour has turned into a stumble out of the gate.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a rush to please shareholders, Apple made a rare stumble.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Buzzi died Thursday of complications from Alzheimer’s at her home near Forth Worth, Texas, her longtime rep, Mike Eisenstadt, told The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The administration is also reportedly considering a plan to eliminate the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, sources told ABC News.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The psychologist also suggests creating a ‘Mom Spa Day Kit’ with cozy socks, a face mask, relaxing tea, playlist and handwritten permission slip to do nothing.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Take after the actress by pairing it with a leather jacket, or copy reviewers by styling it with slip skirts, leggings, or jeans.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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