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verb

ˈspil How to pronounce spill (audio)
Definition of spillnext
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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spill

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noun

as in fall
the act of going down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily she tripped over the toy and had a nasty spill on the stairs

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Recent Examples of spill
Verb
Over 100 of the first customers to enter the new location lined up in front of the store, spilling into ICON Park, waiting for a chance to explore inside. — Rich Pope, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 Deflationary pressures in China also spill over to the global economy through cheaper exports and a weakening real exchange rate, driving more tensions between Beijing and its trading partners. — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
The floating booms, to starboard, looked like flimsy protection against the spill. — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 When the leaks were discovered, the city initiated its spill prevention and response plan, Utilities Director Marcus Yasutake said. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
  1. reveal
  2. fall
  3. disclose
  4. tumble
  5. discover
  6. stumble
  7. tell
  8. slip
Verb
  • But the midterms revealed a broad backlash against redistricting efforts in the South that were aimed at boosting Republicans and, by extension, reducing Black representation.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In his acceptance speech, Villeneuve revealed a little about his creative expression, too, and used it as a lead-in to confront the existential crisis imposed by artificial intelligence.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of reveal
Noun
  • The assessment indicates that moisture-meter readings in the drywall fall within or below the 5%-12% range generally considered acceptable under normal indoor humidity conditions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Eagles played their first varsity GHSA schedule this fall and at 6-4 will play in their first GHSA postseason beginning Friday against Darlington in the first round of the Private playoffs.
    — McClain Baxley for the AJC, AJC.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of fall
Verb
  • When reached Tuesday evening, Cuddy declined to disclose additional information on the age of the person who died.
    — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The district did not disclose the cost of the agreement in its announcement.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of disclose
Noun
  • This year the struggles continued, including a 30% tumble in a single day this August after Dick’s cut its EPS forecast for the year because of the sales underperformance by Foot Locker stores.
    — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
  • However, a careful examination is needed of the storylines behind Nasdaq tumbles over the past half-century and how housing reacted.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of tumble
Verb
  • Doctors eventually discovered three tumors in Lennox's head — one in his gums, one behind his eye and another near the base of his brain.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • In investigating this, a reporter discovered that Ballard had exchanged emails with Hudson, the court's liaison to the discipline office.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of discover
Noun
  • Follow-up stumbles culminated in a marathon three-and-a-half-hour community meeting that collapsed without a resolution.
    — Tara Knight, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Director Mary Robertson calls the documentary a love letter to Perry that includes his stumbles and his humor, portraying addiction as the common enemy.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of stumble
Verb
  • In the same way, Reitz in turn told Blumenthal to preserve records about his own inquiry.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Owen told grand jurors about the video Paul Murdaugh recorded in which Alex Murdaugh's voice could be heard at the scene, contradicting his denials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of tell
Noun
  • This mesh boatneck top from Inlyric adds some texture under a slip dress or over a bralette.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The ergonomic design is made to enhance posture, while the slip-resistant bottom helps keep it in place on most seats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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