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
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
UnitedHealth Group, which also operates the large healthcare services business Optum, said rising costs also spilled over onto that business.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Clean Oil Stains Biodegradable cat litter can absorb oil, lubricants, chemicals, or other spills common in garages or driveways.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
In this yard, the open-ended retaining wall distinguishes the shrubs, while spilling into the gravel of the patio for an easy transition.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
UnitedHealth Group, which also operates the large healthcare services business Optum, said rising costs also spilled over onto that business.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Pendleton Emergency Management spokesman Rob Braun said the spill, caused by high water, was near Northern Elementary.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Clean Oil Stains Biodegradable cat litter can absorb oil, lubricants, chemicals, or other spills common in garages or driveways.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
Verb
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By month’s end, the right path should reveal itself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Belichick-Hudson interview reveals North Carolina may be headed for train wreck | Opinion Don’t let this ruin your beach trip!—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Downside: Their fall was so swift and messy that this might not be a quick turnaround — and, if the Rangers are bad again in 2025-26, a new coach might get swept out the door with GM Chris Drury.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The fine texture provides a soft backdrop to summer blooming annuals and perennials and pairs beautifully with fall foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 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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What to know In a safety notice submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on April 24, GM disclosed that the recall affects a total of 597,630 vehicles.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Barclays shares took a steep tumble as the White House kicked off its trade war on April 2, but recovered thereafter and remain up more than 10% in the year to date — in sharp contrast to Swiss giant UBS, whose U.S. foothold and domestic concerns have led to a hemorrhage in stock value.—
Jenni Reid,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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With 2:57 to go, Josh Hart took a vicious tumble and Jalen Brunson hurt his right ankle.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In an Episode 2 hospital flashback, Abby discovers her father, who was about to remove Ellie's brain for a humanity-saving cure.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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First discovered: 9:05 p.m. April 21 Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Village A new wildfire was reported today at 9:05 p.m. in Humboldt County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The aftermath will determine if this is a brief stumble for dollar dominance or evidence of a seismic shift in the global financial order.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr. 2025
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The only stumble for Pivetta was when Farmer again doubled and Ezequiel Tovar walked with two outs in the sixth.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 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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Others said the length of time a slip is used should not be a factor.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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What was everyone worried about? Back-to-back defeats to Aston Villa and Everton had seen Nuno Espirito Santo’s side slip into sixth place, outside of the Champions League qualification spots and into a slight mood of dismay.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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